Men’s Silent Struggles: Why Men Deserve Celebrating

 

In every generation, men carry an invisible weight, one that culture often overlooks because it’s expected that they “figure it out,” “stay strong,” and “keep moving.”

Many men walk through life carrying invisible loads: financial pressure, leadership responsibilities, emotional battles they aren’t always encouraged to voice  and beneath the suits, the work boots, the confident smiles, and the easy laughter, there are real battles many men fight in silence.

We’re taught to be anchors but rarely allowed to drift. We’re expected to be protectors, yet seldom protected. We’re encouraged to be problem-solvers but not always given room to admit when we feel overwhelmed.

And yet, despite all this, men show up.

We stand guard over our families, build dreams from scratch, and often stretch ourselves thin trying to balance purpose, provision, and personal identity.  We’re expected to lead, but rarely given space to admit we’re still learning. We pour out strength while quietly longing for understanding. And we keep going; sometimes limping, sometimes crawling  but moving forward nonetheless.

This is why we deserve to be celebrated not just on Father’s Day or birthdays, but consistently. The silent resilience of men is not a call to ignore our struggles; it’s a prompt for our commitment to be honoured while encouraging us to seek support, embrace vulnerability, and grow.

It’s important for men to know that strength isn’t just in stoicism; it’s also in vulnerability, courage, faith, and the willingness to grow. God never designed men to be machines. He designed us to be pillars. And even pillars need support. 

To every man who’s standing, striving, healing, building, and believing.

I see you.

And today, I celebrate you.

Happy International Men's Day

Much Love,

Ayo Obi