Strength In Men

  Trying a Different Approach with StrengthInMen on TikTok Lately, I’ve been experimenting with a different approach for StrengthInMen’s TikTok account. In the past, most of my posts were motivational quotes—something short, powerful, and easy to consume. But I started to feel like that wasn’t enough. I wanted to go deeper. So I began posting more about my own journey —the daily hardships I face, the moments I break down, and the things I do to keep moving forward. It felt like the right thing to do—more honest, more personal, more real . But It's Been Quiet So far, those posts haven’t gained much traction. The likes and follows are low. The reach isn’t what I hoped for. And I’ll be honest: it’s discouraging. I’m not chasing fame. I’m trying to connect with other men who are struggling—just like I was (and still am). And when the message doesn’t seem to land, it starts to feel like maybe I’m missing the mark. That’s the last thing I want. I don’t want to just post for the...

Today Was a Difficult Day, But I’m Still Standing Today hit me hard. Sometimes life feels like too much—and this was one of those days. The weight of everything I’ve been carrying just broke me. I felt  overwhelmingly burdened  by all the stress, uncertainty, and emotional pain I’ve been trying to keep inside. And finally, I cracked. I broke down. Dropped to my knees. And I prayed. A Moment of Raw Surrender In that moment, I cried out to God. I asked Him to: Lead me when I feel lost Help me be a better steward of what He's given me Take away these battles I can’t seem to win Use me for something greater Forgive me for my mistakes and my doubts Every emotion I had bottled up came pouring out. I wasn’t trying to look strong. I wasn’t trying to fix anything in that moment. I just needed to be seen. Heard. Held. And the incredible thing? I felt better afterwards. Lighter. Calmer. Like I wasn’t carrying it alone anymore. Struggling With My Health The emotional weight I’ve been deal...

Lately, I’ve Been Feeling Really Lonely I’ve been feeling really lonely lately—and I want to be honest about it. I live in Pennsylvania, but the truth is,  this place never really felt like mine.  I only moved here for my ex-wife. She wanted to be closer to her parents, and like many husbands and fathers, I said yes without thinking twice. I invested everything into my marriage, my kids, and my family. What I didn’t do was invest in me. I didn’t build a support system. I didn’t make friends. I didn’t create a life for myself outside of being a provider and husband. And now, post-divorce, the silence hits different. Rebuilding From Zero Since the divorce, I’ve been pouring myself into being the best father I can be. My kids are my priority, always. But I've also been trying—really trying—to start rebuilding my own life. I’ve reconnected with a couple of old childhood friends, even though they live hours away. I’ve joined church groups, gone to meetups, tried putting myself out ...

Why I Created StrengthInMen: From Rock Bottom to Purpose I didn’t set out to start a blog. I didn’t plan to create a platform. I just wanted the pain to stop. When I was going through my divorce, everything around me collapsed. My marriage was gone. My confidence shattered. I felt completely alone. No one to talk to. No support system. Just silence. I fell into a dark place— deep depression ,  anxiety attacks , and emotional numbness that scared me. I turned to  alcohol and  CBD  to escape the reality I didn’t want to face. And all the while, I worried about the impact this would have on my kids. What kind of father would they remember? What kind of example was I setting? In desperation, I even went to my ex-wife’s parents—people I once called family—and asked for help. But none came. They wanted to stay out of it. And that cut even deeper. I felt like a complete failure. I kept hoping my ex-wife would come back, even after the betrayal and chaos. I made a lot of mis...

  The Hidden Struggle: Facing Loneliness as a Man Loneliness is one of those experiences nobody likes to admit. It’s the empty seat at the dinner table. The silence when you walk through the door. The late nights when you wish you had someone to talk to, but you don’t know who to call. For men, loneliness often comes wrapped in shame. We’re taught to be self-reliant, stoic, and “strong.” We think if we admit we feel alone, it means we’re failing somehow. But the truth is:  loneliness doesn’t care how tough you are.  It can find you whether you’re surrounded by people or living by yourself. I know because I’ve been there. The Silent Epidemic Studies have shown that loneliness is as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Yet it’s rarely talked about. Why? Because men are often expected to: Be the rock for everyone else Never show emotional need Keep struggles private So we stay silent. We pretend we’re okay. We fill the emptiness with work, distractions, or ...

  Rebuilding After the Storm: My Journey to StrengthInMen There was a time when getting out of bed felt impossible. I was drowning in anxiety, weighed down by depression, and completely lost in the chaos of a broken marriage. Every day felt like a battle. I was a father, struggling to be there for my kids, but trapped in a marriage with a woman whose words and actions made me feel small and worthless. My ex-wife—controlling, entitled, and gaslighting—left me walking on eggshells, never knowing what would trigger her wrath. I felt like I was always trying to fix things, but nothing was ever enough. I started to believe I was the problem, that I wasn’t good enough. Her affair shattered the last remnants of my self-worth. She projected her insecurities onto me, making me question my reality. I lost myself in the process. I turned to substances to numb the pain, but they only added to the chaos. My body was falling apart, losing weight rapidly, while my mind felt foggy and unfocused. I...

  Why I Created StrengthInMen: A Mission to Help Men Rebuild For as long as I can remember, I’ve believed that men deserve a safe place to talk about what really matters—mental health, fatherhood, heartbreak, purpose. But too often, we’re told to tough it out alone. I’ve felt the weight of that isolation myself. When my own life unraveled—through divorce, loss of identity, and countless sleepless nights—I realized just how unprepared I was to handle the storm. I also realized I wasn’t alone. There are thousands of men out there fighting invisible battles in silence. That’s why I created  StrengthInMen . A Platform Born From Personal Struggle StrengthInMen isn’t just a website. It’s a mission that grew out of my own experience learning to rebuild from the ground up. I know what it’s like to feel: Overwhelmed by guilt and shame Lost without a roadmap Desperate to be strong for everyone else while feeling empty inside This platform was born because I couldn’t find a space where m...

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