An(other) unwarranted attack.

[Behind the Aegis]

9. It is difficult, and uncomfortable to break away from that stereotypical male role.

I have only seen my father cry three times, twice when he thought one of his children (my two youngest brothers) were going to die and when my great-grandmother on my mom's side passed away.. He didn't cry when his parents died. Surgery? Nope! Didn't see or hear about his "worries" or "concerns." However, that has changed over the past few years. He is much more open. It takes courage, and preparation, because others will also have to adjust.

It is harder to keep those emotions in. As mom says, "there is more room out, then there is in."