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Embracing growth: Men coping with past failures and learning from them
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, successes, and failures. For men, societal expectations and personal aspirations can sometimes create an environment where failure is seen as a weakness. However, the ability to cope with past failures and learn from them is a crucial aspect of personal growth and resilience. In this blog, we'll explore how men can navigate the challenges of overcoming setbacks, turning them into valuable lessons for...
Talk openly, listen freely, feel supported. Upcoming support meetings – ‘For Men To Talk’ week commencing 10 November 2025.
'For Men To Talk’ is a peer support group is for men who are suffering with a mental health illness, such as anxiety, depression and grief, to talk in a safe and comfortable environment. Conversations include many factors in a man's life, including work,...
A man’s silent cry
In the Lonely Days that stretch so wide,I hide behind the shadows, where feelings collide.I Started a Joke but no one could see,The pain inside, the man I can’t set free. How Deep Is Your Love? I ask the night,As thoughts of sorrow dim the light.But I keep dancing,...
When Dad-Dance becomes Connection – A Reflection on the 2025 John Lewis Christmas Advert
By Luke Newman, Founder of For Men To Talk The new 2025 Christmas advert from John Lewis opens simply: a father clearing up wrapping paper, a kind of mundane moment many of us recognise. Then he discovers a gift from his teenage son—a vinyl record. The song? The 90s...