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Having a father as a sex offender and Why does a boy seeing his father get arrested f**k him up

What Happens When Your Dad Is a Sex Offender? The Hidden Trauma on Boys What impact does it have on a child — especially a teenage boy — when their father is arrested for a sex crime? This blog dives into the psychological and emotional effects of having a father on the Sex Offenders Register. From identity confusion and public shame to isolation and mental health struggles, we unpack how boys experience this unique and painful trauma. Whether you're a parent, therapist, educator, or someone seeking understanding, this post offers crucial insights into a topic many avoid but more families live with than we admit.
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Lost and Found: What Every Adopted Boy & Man Should Know Before Searching for Their Birth Parents

“I Found My Birth Mother… But It Didn’t Heal Me. It Broke Me in a Different Way.”
Thousands of adopted men dream of reunion. But what happens when the truth doesn’t set you free? In this raw, honest blog, we explore the hidden emotional toll of adoption, the myths about closure, and why finding your roots can sometimes leave you more lost than ever.
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Why Gangs Humiliate Teenage Boys to Recruit Them – And How Therapy Can Help

Why Gangs Humiliate Boys — And How Male Minds Counselling Can Help

An estimated 27,000 children in England are involved with gangs, many recruited as young as nine. But what’s less understood is the role of humiliation in that process. This blog explores the disturbing tactics gangs use to break boys down — from public beatings to sexual violence — and how these methods destroy identity, isolate them from loved ones, and trap them in cycles of trauma and control. At Male Minds Counselling, we understand these wounds. This post sheds light on the dark psychology behind gang recruitment — and how we help boys and men reclaim dignity, heal shame, and rebuild their lives from the inside out.

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Who Are Down Low Men, Really? – How Many Men Are Living on the Down Low in the UK?

In the UK, it's estimated that between 165,000 and 390,000 men may be living what many call a “down low” life — men who have sex with other men but do not identify as gay or bisexual. Some of them are married to women. Others are fathers. Many identify as straight. And most will never […]

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