For Kris, this year felt heavier with each passing week. Amid grief, uncertainty, and life’s relentless pace, he faced one of his hardest losses: his father passing.
For the first time, he let himself stop & ask for support. Not to erase the pain, but to finally sit with it. It was about learning to let himself grieve without judgment, and to understand that asking for support doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human.
@krischeung_ ’s journey is a reminder that strength isn’t always pushing forward — sometimes it’s in allowing yourself to grieve, to pause, and to lean on others.
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Growing up in Lithuania, Povilas was never taught to share his feelings. Instead, like many of us, he carried his struggle in silence.
When his family was shaken by the loss of his uncle, a shift began — they chose to open up instead of shutting down, and those small conversations became lifelines they never thought they needed.
That loss changed the way he understands struggle. He knows now how much it matters to talk — to speak before the weight becomes too much to hold alone.
Hope grows the moment you speak your truth — and realise you were never the only one.
Thank you @povisstonys for your strength, your courage, your honesty🩵
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Oli’s story is a reminder that heartbreak is not failure.
Losing the person he imagined building a future with came with a sadness that was harder to hold: guilt. The kind that forces you to face yourself. His pain wasn’t just about loss, but wishing he’d shown up with more honesty & courage to confront the truth.
What kept him going were the friends who showed up when he couldn’t show up for himself.
In time, he learned that healing isn’t about rewriting the past — it’s about meeting yourself with truth & compassion. And sometimes the moment everything falls apart is when you begin to grow into someone who won’t run from what their heart is trying to say.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, @_ogb_i 🩵
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The power of never giving up.
Let Tobey’s words be a reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, no matter how dark or difficult life gets, there is always a way forward.
Thank you @toberetski for speaking from the heart🩵
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“You can have an opinion, but perspective matters a lot more.”
A beautiful moment with @bllessah . We talk masculinity, finding strength in sensitivity, and the power of curiosity & presence in relationships.
Thank you for your honesty & openness, Denzel — it was a pleasure🩵
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Learning to accept all parts of yourself is the greatest act of self-love.
A wholesome moment with @smithjack2121 . We talk mental health, overcoming the fear of imperfection, and the struggles faced by young men today.
Thank you for sharing your nuggets of wisdom with us, Jack🩵
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“Having that fire in you — whatever you’ve got to do to get it.”
Last week I spoke to @04ozone_ about the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone, dreaming big & surrounding yourself with people who value you for you — always.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom & truth with us, Ollie🩵
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Honesty. Resilience. Courage.
In this wholesome interview, @thatandrast shares how he faced bullying during his teenage years — and the powerful journey he went on to grow into the person & man he is today.
Thank you for speaking your truth, Andras🩵
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“Growing up from home to home… just a rough childhood.”
A powerful & heart-filled conversation with @thomc.20 on overcoming the challenges of his turbulent childhood, finding peace in the small things, and the power of purpose & discipline.
Tomás is a real one🙏🏼 Thank you for your sharing your story & truth with us, brother🩵
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“Sometimes I think that it’s better to let people fight their own battles.”
Sam, an older brother to 3 sisters, opens up about the challenges of being an older brother, falling into the ‘white night’ role, and learning to prioritise support over protection.
Thank you for your openness, Sam🩵
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“At the end of the day, the most important thing is to become a good human being.”
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with @brunosaltor about mental health, masculinity & the lessons we learn in times of struggle.
This beautifully honest conversation opened my eyes to what may be the true essence of masculinity — kindness, authenticity, humility.
Thank you for sharing your truth with us, Bruno🩵
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“You should not be ashamed of anything to call out for.”
A beautiful conversation about the challenges of social media & the power of seeking support during times of struggle.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Deepak🩵
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