
Beyond Silence: Men Must Speak to Heal
This post unpacks the deep cultural roots behind this silence, the heavy toll it takes, and how therapy, grounded in the African experience, creates a safe space for men to unlearn, unpack, and heal.
A couple of times in our marriage, my Boo and I have had experiences of one person having a cold while the other simply catches it a few days after.
Such are NEGATIVE EMOTIONS, they are as contagious as cold!
When either of the partners is unhappy, stressed, or burdened, it’s just a matter of time before the other person gets infected.
However, with proper care, attentiveness, and preventive measures we get over it. Just like some days when either of us is experiencing sore throat, we take precautionary measures, commence treatments, and sometimes we have had chances of both not getting down with the contagious symptoms.
As it relates to negative emotions, the symptoms can be prevented by doing some of the following:
Our emotions are part of us, but we can leverage them to improve our relationship.
Let us hear you share with us other ways in which we can prevent the spread of negative emotions in your relationships.
This post unpacks the deep cultural roots behind this silence, the heavy toll it takes, and how therapy, grounded in the African experience, creates a safe space for men to unlearn, unpack, and heal.
There’s a growing narrative, whispered in private circles and echoed on social media platforms: “Marriage is outdated.” But here’s the truth—marriage isn’t dead;
The phrase, “Las las, everybody go dey alright,” has become a national anthem for coping mechanisms or resilience in Nigeria whenever things go south.
What if I told you that you never have to struggle in your marriage again? No more feeling like you’re in a loveless marriage, thinking about divorce, or
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