Your Story Matters | Branon Dempsey

Your Story Matters | Branon Dempsey

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(Video + Article) Why Don’t Men Open Up?

When Telling the Truth Stops Feeling Safe

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Jun 12, 2026
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How can men talk about work, sports, and the weather, but not talk about what hurts?

Many men do not open up because telling the truth stopped feeling safe. When they were boys, they heard messages like, “Be strong.” “Don’t cry.” “Handle it yourself.” “Be a man.” Over time, they learned to hide their feelings instead of talking about them. They started t…

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