Wisdom
What Fathers Uniquely Provide
The Error of Treating Parenting Roles as Functionally Identical Modern parenting theory often begins with the assumption that mothers and fathers are largely interchangeable, differing only in style or temperament. From this view, any deficits in one parent can be compensated for by the other through increased emotional effort, sensitivity, or presence. Parenting becomes a question of intention and quantity rather than function and role. This assumption is appealing because it aligns with cultural preferences for symmetry and fairness, but it collapses under closer examination of developmental outcomes.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 days ago in Men
Common Health Issues Affecting Men After 30
Turning 30 marks a major turning point in men’s physical and mental health. While many men feel healthy and active, emerging medical evidence highlighted by Stories Today shows that a number of health conditions begin to become more common or show early warning signs after age 30. Understanding these issues early can help men take proactive steps to stay well over the long term.
By Stories Today28 days ago in Men
The Fortune in the Mop Bucket: The Janitor Who Secretly Funded a Stranger's Future
The halls of a high school after dark are a strange, liminal space. During the day, they are a cacophony of slamming lockers, shouting teenagers, and the squeak of sneakers. But after 4:00 PM, when the last bus pulls away and the teachers pack up their grading, the building exhales. It becomes a cavern of silence, smelling of floor wax, stale chalk dust, and industrial cleaner.
By Frank Massey 2 months ago in Men
I Thought Silence Meant Peace
I thought silence meant peace. I thought if I stayed quiet long enough, the noise inside me would eventually settle. I believed that not reacting was the same as being calm, that holding my tongue was a sign of maturity, that swallowing discomfort made me stronger.
By Imran Ali Shah2 months ago in Men
Dust FALLS off
If you were planning a big party for Easter, you might say to yourself, "Damn, I'm gonna' need a bunch of eggs!" That's perfectly fine to say when it's between you and you. However, if you let the statement roll off your tongue in a busy room, some genius may feel the need to remind you that bananas are sold in a bunch and eggs mainly come in a carton. Sorry to break it to you, Einstein, but you're the slow one here, not me.
By JeRon Baker2 months ago in Men
Picky Playerz
Before I get started with this message, let me emphasize one thing I firmly believe: Solid men don't fret for support. With that being said, try your best not to misconstrue the tone of what I'm about to write. I just happen to be a man that goes where inspiration leads him and I'm at an era of my life in which the selective nature of people keeps being made prominently obvious. Make no mistake, such a nuisance of habits is not new to me at all—just shockingly more apparent right now. To prove it, I dove deep into my timeworn journals for any text that shines light on the common person's deliberate manner of applauding or acknowledging others; Self-interested selectiveness. As I said, I'm no stranger to low vibrational games, so I'll kick off this topic with a journal I penned 7 years ago.
By JeRon Baker3 months ago in Men
🧠 The Dark Side of Overthinking: When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off. AI-Generated.
How constant replaying, doubt, and “what ifs” quietly destroy our peace — and what to do about it. We’ve all been there — lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, replaying every conversation, every decision, every mistake. That loop in your head that just won’t quit. You tell yourself to stop thinking about it, but somehow your mind keeps hitting “replay.”
By Brice Davis3 months ago in Men
