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Finding My Way
(A poem inspired by Lady Gaga song titles) In a world where the Rain on Me never seems to stop,I Just Dance through the shadows, trying to rise to the top.Poker Face on, hiding the struggle inside,But I’m ready to face it; no longer will I hide. Born This Way, I embrace my scars,Learning to heal beneath the light of the stars.With each Bad Romance, I break down the walls,Fighting my demons, I’m ready for it all. I’m not just a Telephone,...
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...
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...