12/08/2022
YOU HAVE TO BE A MAN.
This statement has sent so many young men to their early grave in the bid to conceal their emotions and exhibit their Alpha- male Ego yet at the detriment of their peace.
I am a man, you may not see me shed tears, you may not see me sob, I try to wear a beautiful smile everyday and pretend like all is well. But deep down in my heart, lies so much burden, sorrows, pains, hurts, each time I try to voice out, to at least offload my pains, I will be interrupted with the statement " you are a man". I will have no other option but hurdle back my burden and pretend like all is well.
Each time I try to confide in someone. " everyone tries to remind how weak I will appear to be, not minding how hurt I am
I am meant to protect every one even when I'm emotionally down.
Nobody understands the fact that sometimes, I need to be encouraged, cheered and listened to.
I keep acting as a pillar for everyone to stand, even when my own burdens are draining me to the ground.
The title "men" is not a pillar. They are mortals and not superficial beings, is high time we understand that they are human too and have blood running through their veins.
Let's stop this status quo of "you have to be a man". Everyone needs a shoulder to confide in once in a while, irrespective of their genders.
