Seeing Strength in Vulnerability
Being Vulnerable is not a sign of weakness, Being vulnerable is a sign of Courage. When it comes to recovery we are often knitted with thoughts to be authentic, genuine, and real. Vulnerability is the only way to understand inner thoughts and be authentic. It opens a path for growth and courage to face reality and accept it. It enlightens us to navigate through our emotions and process them. Expressing the whole truth can be challenging, especially for men. Men’s relationship with emotions is strained. It’s challenging for men to be vulnerable. That’s why they conceal most of their thoughts, emotions, and struggles with alcohol or substance. Vulnerability is a sign of greatest strength. The notion that you must be strong can be harmful and worst as you are suppressing your emotions and identities while standing in the world. Young men are often taught a fact their emotions and identities should not be manifested. They consistently hear that men are strong and th...