Stop Asking What Makes Me a Man—Ask What Makes Me Authentic: Reclaiming Masculinity through Truth
What if the question isn’t “What makes me a man?”—but “What makes me honest?”
In this personal and culturally reflective article, David Kernohan unpacks the emotional cost of performing masculinity—and the freedom found in living authentically. Drawing on psychology, lived experience, and men’s emotional health research, he explores how shame, suppression, and peer pressure keep men disconnected from themselves. If you’ve ever felt trapped by roles or silenced by expectations, this article offers a path toward emotional truth, grounded courage, and real connection.
It’s not about being more of a man—it’s about being more of yourself.
The Forgotten Art of Soulfulness in Men: A Quiet Revolution for Men
**Website Excerpt:**
“In an age where men are often reduced to their roles as providers and achievers, many have quietly lost touch with their inner lives—their souls. This article explores the forgotten art of soulfulness, a vital practice for reconnecting men with authenticity, emotional depth, and genuine relationships. Discover how reclaiming soulfulness can heal emotional wounds, transform relationships, and lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. If you’ve ever felt trapped behind a mask of strength, performance, or numbness, this quiet revolution is for you.”
The Buried Life of Men: Why We Bury Ourselves and How to Resurrect Our True Lives
The buried life of men is a silent epidemic, where emotional suppression and rigid masculinity roles entomb the authentic self. This guide explores why men bury their desires and identities and how to begin the courageous journey of resurrecting one’s true life, through breaking silence, reclaiming desires, and embracing vulnerability
Wounding and Vulnerability: A Perspective on Masculinity – Part 1
If, as men, we are to reimagine healthy masculinity in the 21st century, we must accept what it means to be wounded and live within our woundedness until we are transformed into Wounded Healers who draw strength from our vulnerability rather than from a subverted heroic model of masculinity.