True strength lies in embracing vulnerability from "summary" of How Not To Be a Boy by Robert Webb
We learn to be boys from other boys, and we learn early. We learn that boys are tough and strong, that they don't cry or show weakness. We learn to hide our vulnerability, to bury it deep down where no one can see it. We learn that vulnerability is a sign of weakness, something to be ashamed of. But what if vulnerability is not weakness? What if vulnerability is actually strength?In "How Not To Be a Boy," Robert Webb challenges the traditional notions of masculinity and explores the idea that true strength lies in embracing vulnerability. He shares his own experiences of trying to conform to society's expectations of what it means to be a man, and the toll it took on his mental health. He reflects on the pressure to suppress emotions, to put on a tough facade, and the damage it can do in the long run. Webb argues that by embracing vulnerability, we can connect with others on a deeper level. When we allow ourselves to be open and honest about our feelings, we invite ot...
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