In the community I grew up in, showing weakness in any form was frowned upon. Any boy considered soft would be bullied or catch a beating from their peers. My community taught me how to express myself through violence. I was never taught to feel the full range of emotions, to understand when those feelings were appropriate, or how to express myself. This left me isolated and unable to deal with some of the most basic human experiences in a healthy way. Sadness and grief were off limits.
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