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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoDad was extraordinarily selfless, disciplined and stoic. Until it all got too much
Every day, around nine Australians end their lives; three-quarters of them are men. That is a shocking statistic. But nothing can prepare you for the shock when that statistic includes someone you love. One day in mid-2013, my dad became one of the nine. After doing a heroic job bringing up five kids and helping raise a growing collection of grandkids, he killed himself in the garage of his rented Kirrawee home. It broke me in ways I am still dealing with.
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1 month agoMiddle-aged men are among society's loneliest people what does that say about the patriarchy? | Van Badham
Male friendship networks have shrunk significantly, increasing isolation and serious health risks, requiring improved social infrastructure to support men's friendships and reduce loneliness.
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2 months agoMen's circles are helping rural Australians express their emotions but experts say more support is needed
Peter Farlow emphasizes the importance of emotional conversation among men, highlighting how seeking help was difficult for him due to the lack of dialogue about feelings.
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