Many of us have learned men don't show weakness. That real toughness is about keeping it all in, suppressing the feeling that might make you appear weak, hiding the feelings that'll leave you open or, God forbid, make you seem less masculine. You were probably reminded that you're the rock, the breadwinner, the man who doesn't or can't break. But somewhere in your heart, you know that's not sustainable. You've experienced the isolation of keeping everything locked up tight. The disconnection that arises from not being able to let go completely, to be who you are with no mask, no armor, or act. I know it is not an easy feat for men to do.

This is a book about breaking free from that mold. It's about choosing a new kind of strength that doesn't function behind doors of fear or shame but remains steadfast in vulnerability. It's about finally understanding that being honest with yourself and others, owning your emotions, and being clear about what you require from your relationships makes you vulnerable. It makes you human. It makes you real.