I absolutely loved this series. It makes me think of the people who have had the greatest influence of my views on masculinity — my dad and his brother, mostly — and they’re soft as water. And I’m cautious around anyone different. Now I’m thinking about what makes them so, and how we can leave more space for that. Thanks for this conversation.
I love that - “soft as water.” Those models of healthy masculinity are so important. I’m glad you have them. Thank you for making space for us to be and become.
I can almost hear the intonation and laughter in this conversation! Thank you for the Substack recommendations, too. There are many I adore and some y’all have introduced me to with this post.
Wonderful to “overhear” a conversation that’s filled with honesty and soft/strength. This is a really a privilege that I don’t take for granted. Thank you!
Thank you for helping me identify my toxic definitions and false expectations of masculinity. I'm hoping it's not too late to walk in this new power with my son.
This was incredible, and beautiful, and necessary. Thank you for allowing us into these important conversations! Thank you for modeling such beautiful masculinity.
Thanks for this series. I just subscribed to all the generative (love this!) men you listed. The only one I was already subscribed to was my love Robert Jones Jr.
I love this, Alex. What an important conversation. As the mother of a soft young man and the daughter of a hard baby boomer. Knowing these conversations are being had amongst black men is heartening. Thank you for sharing this ❤️
I absolutely loved this series. It makes me think of the people who have had the greatest influence of my views on masculinity — my dad and his brother, mostly — and they’re soft as water. And I’m cautious around anyone different. Now I’m thinking about what makes them so, and how we can leave more space for that. Thanks for this conversation.
I love that - “soft as water.” Those models of healthy masculinity are so important. I’m glad you have them. Thank you for making space for us to be and become.
I can almost hear the intonation and laughter in this conversation! Thank you for the Substack recommendations, too. There are many I adore and some y’all have introduced me to with this post.
:))) There were giggles for sure!
Giggling and cackling 🤣
Another beautiful convo fellas! Glad to be among such loving and tender Black men 🙏🏽
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Appreciate you, bro! We hereeee
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This is beautiful and I'll read every installment we're lucky enough to receive.
Thank you, Shannan! Seems like Robert & I need to catch up again soon 🤓
awww thanks. I didn’t know how this would resonate with folks
Wonderful to “overhear” a conversation that’s filled with honesty and soft/strength. This is a really a privilege that I don’t take for granted. Thank you!
Karen
Thanks for "listening" in, Karen!
aww I’m glad you’re part of the overhearing
Thank you for helping me identify my toxic definitions and false expectations of masculinity. I'm hoping it's not too late to walk in this new power with my son.
you’re so welcome. and wishing you well.
This was incredible, and beautiful, and necessary. Thank you for allowing us into these important conversations! Thank you for modeling such beautiful masculinity.
Thank you for encouraging us to explore our emotions and care for one another. Grateful for your support!
Thank you for this kindness, and for this beautiful conversation. 🙏🏾
Robert, so glad you’re here. Thank you for loving us and sitting with this conversation 🫂
Thanks for this series. I just subscribed to all the generative (love this!) men you listed. The only one I was already subscribed to was my love Robert Jones Jr.
Wayment. You’re on here???? let me follow you real quick. lol. And thank you for reading!
That “word” : “Wayment” Is that a contraction of, “Wait a minute?”
🙏🏾🫶🏾
not one of my favorite writers being on here.
Deesha!! Thank you for the love, glad you're here 🥹
Your substack is a whole balm! 🙌🏾
This was very meaningful. I appreciated being able to journey with y’all for both parts
Thanks for going on the journey bro, it means a lot
I love this, Alex. What an important conversation. As the mother of a soft young man and the daughter of a hard baby boomer. Knowing these conversations are being had amongst black men is heartening. Thank you for sharing this ❤️
🥹🥹 thank you, Shondra! I’m glad we got to have it, really appreciate you making time to read