This archive report was first published on 20 December 2019.
Breaking the Silence ¶
Music producer and businessman Tedd Josiah has shed light on the damaging effects of suppressing emotions in men, a phenomenon he attributes to societal expectations.
According to Josiah, the notion that 'big boys don't cry' has led to men being conditioned to hide their emotions, with disastrous consequences.
He shared a personal anecdote, recalling how his father told him to 'get up, don't cry' when he fell off his bike as a toddler, setting the stage for a lifetime of emotional suppression.
As Josiah grew older, he witnessed friends and acquaintances struggle with their emotions, often resorting to destructive behaviors like infidelity, alcoholism, and violence.
He emphasized that emotions cannot be 'slept away, brushed away, wished away, or deleted,' and that men need to be encouraged to express themselves freely.
Josiah's words serve as a poignant reminder that men's emotional well-being is just as important as their careers, money, and wealth.
He urged society to reevaluate its stance on men expressing emotions, acknowledging that it's a sign of strength, not weakness.
As Josiah poignantly put it, 'Look out for your boys, they become men, and their emotional well-being is as important as their books, careers, money, and wealth.'
His powerful message has sparked a much-needed conversation about the importance of emotional expression in men.
