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We\u2019ve all heard the phrase \u201cbe a man.\u201d It insinuates that men shouldn\u2019t show weakness or overwhelming emotions when dealing with difficult circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

It makes masculinity toxic.<\/span><\/p>\n

But masculinity alone isn\u2019t toxic. It pushes men to take control of their lives with assertiveness and leadership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the radical extreme where no weakness can be shown that makes it toxic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Toxic masculinity is defined as a set of attitudes and ways of behaving stereotypically associated with or expected of men.<\/span><\/p>\n

When men wish to fit into this unrealistic and flawed image of what a man is, they are likely to suppress their emotions and hide under a tough shell that hides their vulnerability. At times, this may come at a very high price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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JESSICA SOTO \/ THE REPORTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention<\/span><\/a>, men commit suicide 3.2 times more than women do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When men decide to hide their vulnerability, they are simultaneously isolating themselves from the rest of the world. That is a major risk because it creates a situation where the individual feels alone and not understood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the past, I have preferred to self-isolate rather than show vulnerability. Those decisions made me lose opportunities to get help and develop meaningful relationships. After realizing how detrimental this behavior is, I decided to be more transparent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Initially, this process was tremendously difficult. I had a great deal of anxiety and shame because I thought I was overexposing myself. I thought that by reaching out to others I was exposing my inability to handle things on my own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, I eventually felt a great sense of relief and accomplishment. For the first time, I felt like I was heard and understood by others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I learned the strength and value that vulnerability creates. Not only does it relieve stress, but it allows for the creation of meaningful relationships that provide a genuine sense of fulfillment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Men need to realize how important it is to acknowledge our emotions in a healthy way. While we don\u2019t need to overshare what happens to us, it is critical to have a well-established support network to ensure we feel heard and understood when we are at our lowest points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We must also allow ourselves to express our emotions when necessary. Things like crying are never a sign of weakness. They are an indicator of the humanity we all share regardless of gender.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talking about our emotions does not lessen our sense of manhood. Instead, it alludes to a greater sense of self-confidence that comes when we decide to show the full scope of who we are. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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