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Empathy for Boys and Men

Posts that affirm the goodness in males and/or offer them empathy:

The cultural shift toward equal shared parenting in Washington is great news, especially for boys

September 6, 2023June 4, 2021

Lisa Scott is a family law/divorce attorney based in Bellevue who represents approximately an equal share of male and female clients. Co-founder of Taking Action Against Bias in the System (TABS), Lisa has fought for equal justice and gender … Read more

‘It still blows my mind’ – Touching story of a dad who stuck around despite the circumstances [Video]

September 6, 2023June 1, 2021

In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle tells the story of what his dad did when he found out Miles’ mom was pregnant. “He has always been there, and I know he’s always loved … Read more

Military Service as a Success Route for Young Men – Miles Murray, Army National Guard [Video]

October 14, 2023May 27, 2021

In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle explains to WIBM why he chose to join the Army National Guard of Washington. His story illustrates the importance of military service as a route to successful … Read more

Bellevue dad opens up about experiences with OCD and depression, aims to help others

January 11, 2024May 24, 2021

This is a guest-written post by Sean Thoreby. Sean describes himself as a regular guy living with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sean was raised in Bellevue and graduated from the University of Washington. He … Read more

Washington State University and Hilinski’s Hope Foundation support mental health of student-athletes

May 5, 2024May 13, 2021

The Washington State University community is known for being tight-knit and very supportive of their sports teams. After the 2018 death by suicide of Tyler Hilinski, who played quarterback at WSU, the Cougs have rallied … Read more

Spokane mom speaks lovingly about the value of her children’s dad to their family [Video]

September 6, 2023May 7, 2021

During our conversation with Sheri Olsen, director of Path of Life in Spokane, Sheri spoke about her gratitude for the value her husband provides to the family in his role as father to their two … Read more

7 Reasons to Admire the Men of World-famous Parkour Team STORROR

February 13, 2024May 6, 2021

The seven men of STORROR, a British parkour team, are celebrities in the freerunning world — and they deserve every bit of attention they get. Their videos are a mix of sport, adventure, travel, and … Read more

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