Many men secretly fear that healing will make them weak. That if they slow down, open up, or admit pain, they’ll lose their drive. So they push harder at work, double down in the gym, or distract themselves with vices. Anything but face the wound.
But here’s the truth: healing doesn’t erase your edge. It sharpens it. The edge that comes from bitterness and pride cuts you down. The edge that comes from clarity and self-respect cuts through life’s challenges.