Just A Thought (RE: "Man Up" Campaign):

Men not having an outlet, not sharing their pain, and harboring hate is why they often self-destruct; it's why they hurt the women in their lives or disappoint the children they helped to give life to. The macho façade that society forces them to carry won't allow them to show tears for fear of weakness. It makes them feel like they can't ask for help. It's hard to be strong all the time, brave all the time, depended on all the time [ask a mother, a sister, or a daughter]. And I think men need to know that that's why there are women. We offset your troubles with our own strength and our own tears and our own gifts. We know what you're feeling, and it's okay. It's safe to share your worries and your weaknesses. We don't see those admissions as feminine, we see them as beautiful, and we are honored to help you. #LetUs #ThatsWhatFriendsAreFor#ThatsWhatLoveIsMadeOf. If you all stopped allowing antiquated ideals to box you into formation, you'd know that it is okay to cry. Violence in America is mostly compromised of broken men, and as a woman, it's both difficult and terrifying to watch.

-Kanika A. Vann
Author, Love: Possible