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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 club classic “Where Love Lives”. And through that gift the story unfolds. The advert shows the dad transported, in his mind, back to a club scene, into flashbacks of toddler steps...
Chasing Pavements
(A poem inspired by Adele song titles) I’m feeling Tired,Worn out from the fight.Hiding My Heart,In shadows, out of sight. It’s Chasing Pavements,Not knowing where they lead,In a world that never slows,Yet All I Ask is to breathe. Sometimes it’s Water Under the...
Understanding antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and its impact on men
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a complex mental health condition characterised by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others, lack of empathy, and a tendency towards manipulative and deceitful behaviours. While this disorder affects...
For Men To Talk About Autism: Why Peer Support Matters
An autism diagnosis can change the way a man sees himself and how he feels others see him. For some, it brings relief and understanding. For others, it creates uncertainty, self-doubt, and even isolation. Autism affects everyone differently, but the challenges it...