Men's Group-The Connection So Longed For (But men often don't let you see that!)

I run a weekly virtual men's group. I believe men are often desperate for connection. And they may have more struggle than women in finding spaces where they can be heard, seen, hear others share, remember who they are, or find pieces of themselves from others sharing in the group. But often they are unaware of this need, or keep it hidden. If you ask a man in a normal conversation if he is lonely, if you ask him if he thirsts to be be known at the deepest level, you might get some strange looks. 

I joked with my group recently that having a men's group was a bit like taking a bunch of solitary animals and putting them in the same environment, just to see what happens. But given enough time for the group and member's to develop and know each other, what actually happens is wonderful. Amongst other things, guys start sharing about their struggles with their significant other. Worries about fatherhood. Some share about falling into compulsive behaviors/ways of coping or addiction. They share fears that they are not good enough, and their efforts in their lives to prove it to theirselves and others that they are worthy. And for most pretty early on, there comes a recognition that they are not alone. That their experiences, fears, things they keep to themselves- aren't all that unique. Because often there is a "me too", or a "I felt that way also". And often those kinds of responses can make all the difference for a guy, on a given Wednesday night.  

If interested in joining the men's group please message me at 623-688-8292.