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Six Years of Support: Bedfordshire PCC Visits ‘For Men To Talk’ in Biggleswade
With the hope of giving men a space to connect and speak openly about their feelings, 'For Men To Talk' was launched on Christmas Eve in 2019. A few weeks later, on 13 February 2020, the first meeting took place at Jones’ Café in Biggleswade. Nineteen men attended that very first session. Just over six years later, on 2 March 2026, the group returned to the same venue with the same number of men in the room — nineteen again. This time, the...
A journey through the mind
Yesterday, I carried the weight,A Nowhere Man lost, in a troubled state.But Help!, I cried, though no one could see,The struggle inside was all within me. I wished for a Little Help From My Friends,To guide me through where the darkness ends.But like a Fool on the...
Understanding dependent personality disorder in men: Breaking the stereotypes
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is a psychological condition characterised by an overwhelming need for others to take care of one's emotional and physical needs. While traditionally associated with women, it is essential to recognise that men can also be affected...
The unspoken burden: Men and the weight of social status
In a world where societal expectations and norms often shape our perceptions, men find themselves grappling with a unique set of worries, chief among them being concerns about social status. The quest for social acceptance, the pressure to fit in, and the ever-present...