Strength Without Armor How Men Can Practice Emotional Regulation Without Shame By Mac Scotty McGregor For generations, many men were taught a simple rule about emotions: don’t show them. “Be strong.” “Man up.” “Don’t cry.” “Keep it together.” Those messages were often passed down with good intentions. Many fathers and grandfathers believed emotional control was necessary for survival, responsibility, and resilience. In difficult times, emotional suppression was sometimes view