Daughters and sons learn what a man is by watching what you do when it hurts. Not by what you say. They see whether you keep your word, keep your temper, and keep showing up. That is the lesson that stays.

Yesterday was Clergy Appreciation Day. Some men lost their church home in the divorce: the pew, the people, the feeling of belonging. If a pastor or a brother in the faith stayed close to you, tell him this week. If nobody did, this space is for you. Who was there for you?

Sunday question for the community: what does faith look like for you right now? Strong, shaky, gone, rebuilding. There is no wrong answer here. Every answer is welcome.

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. In 2024, the U.S. suicide rate for men was 22.3 per 100,000, nearly four times the rate for women (CDC). Men are not hurting less. Men are saying less. If you are carrying something heavy, call or text 988. If it is a brother you are worried about, ask him straight: how are you really doing? Hey, Bro. how are you really doing?

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Most men never use those words about themselves. They say tired. Stressed. Just going through something. If "fine" has been your answer for months, try a more honest word out loud this week. No Man Left Silent.