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‘For Men To Talk’ physical, virtual, walking and fishing meetings in 2026
‘For Men To Talk’ is a peer support group for men who are suffering with mental health illnesses such as anxiety, depression and grief. It gives men a safe and relaxed space to talk, listen, or just sit with others who understand how hard life can feel. Recent data shows that in the UK someone takes their own life every 90 minutes. One in four people have had suicidal thoughts. The 2024 suicide registrations have just been released, and the...
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...