When Big Boys Don't Cry

Men don't cope well with grief as a rule. How can you help a man deal with grief and find the healing he needs? It's in the nature of a man to want to be in control, by letting him know that his mourning is a step toward the goal of healing, you help him to find that sense of control

Our society has placed clear expectations and requirements upon our roles as men and women. Boys learn quickly what is considered inappropriate behavior through such statements as,