I do believe men's "movements"-- by that I mean groups where men feel comfortable to express themselves and support each other -- are important. I have seen how they can turn around a man's life and provide a support system that mirrors that of women.
My brother married, had a child and divorced young. Before his second marriage he drank heavily and was very unhappy and even though his second marriage is a good one he seemed to never be drifting. Then his wife introduced him to a non-denominational church she was attending which had a thriving men's group. It seemed my brother had found something that made him happy -- a group of men sharing fellowship, doing things together (and with their children) and worshipping God. He even became a leader in this group.
Last year my brother was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent emergency surgery. Throughout his chemo and radiation treatments his men's group provided support, rides to his appointments and gave him men to talk to where he could express what he was going through. I truly believe this support facilitated his quick, and complete, recovery.
This sense of belonging is important to all humans -- and if men can get this through men's movement groups, it is a very positive thing for the individuals and society as a whole.
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Dori, it is good to know that your brother is doing well, by the grace of God and the help of the men's movement group.There are deffinitely some advantages of these men's goups.
Dori,
I am very glad to hear that your brother recovered from his illness. When you said the “sense of belonging is important to all humans” you were right on target. I believe that once you feel you belong somewhere you open yourself to happiness. Many of the rights groups do provide that sense of belonging as well as unity.
Dori I am glad to hear your brother is first of all well, but more so that he found the strength he needed in the mens group. So many men need that constant Brotherly support to get them through ruff times as well as good times. To guide them to examples of what it is to be a man, a brother a father etc. I am glad to hear things worked out for him and pray that they continue to, and hopefully some other man will see his success and follow in his footsteps.
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