Real talk—being “strong” doesn’t mean shutting down when your boy opens up.
If your friend trusts you enough to share something like sexual trauma, that’s not your cue to joke it off, question him, or change the subject. That’s your moment to show up and you don’t need the perfect words. Just listen. Don’t interrupt. Don’t judge. Don’t minimize.
Mike speaks on Bystander Intervention and how he supported a survivor friend who felt they could share with him. He advises to say things like: “I hear you.” “That shouldn’t have happened to you.” “I got you.”
That’s strength and loyalty. Real masculinity. We can be better for each other.
#MensMentalHealth #SAAM #TheUncomfortableConversation #HealthyMasculinity #YouAreNotAlone
Just one more surprise to share with everyone. What started off as a conversation over some whiskey with James turned into a collaboration. A VERY limited and exclusive cover with New England Barrel Company. You will also see their logo highlighted in the book on a bottle of whiskey….speaking of whiskey…you know what let’s keep that secret a little longer. If you know James you know he talks a lot about building community, this is one of those ways to do it. A collaboration between two brands and friends. Be on the look out for more.
#newenglandbarrelcompany #nebco #helsingfiles
After almost two years in the making, the day has finally come and the digital release of Helsing Files is here!! It is not too late to get a digital copy or a physical copy, just shoot me a message if interested. Not only that but it gets sent to the printer this week!!! Here is the first look at 2 of the 3 covers for issue one.
This day would not have happened without the support from the 84 backers on @kickstarter that believed in the project right away.
I also need to thank my wife @amarks691 for believing in me along the way as I saw this project go from the early stages of a note on my phone to releasing issue one of my first book.
Lastly the two amazing people that worked on this book with me, Caio Soia and Rich Woodall. Caio took my writing and truly made it come to life in the art work. Rich not only helped me as a mentor in this process but also as a co writer helping with the dialogue and did the lettering and two covers for the book. I am forever thankful to both of them.
Still thinking about how great of a weekend it was helping out the @callingallcrows Annual Benefit Weekend. One of my favorite weekends every year. Full of great people, a great cause and protest music! Also, probably the closest I will get to seeing @stateradioband
#callingallcrows #dispatch #stateradio #1972 #womensrights
Why #Volunteer with #CallingAllCrows? 💜 Let last year’s Joan Baez Award recipient @mikemarks89 tell you!
Looking for a way to help us continue our mission to reduce violence and promote #FeministMovements in the #MusicIndustry? 🎶
Head to the link in our bio to become a volunteer with us! ⤴️ #HereForTheMusic
I will never get tired of going to see @frankturner
“In a world that has decided that it’s going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend. It’s time to be more kind.”
#frankturner #fthc #livemusic #concert #bemorekind
