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What Is Coming Out? Do I Have to Come Out? And Am I Even Gay, Bi, Bi-curious or Queer

Coming out isn’t just saying “I’m gay” or “I’m bi.” It’s choosing visibility in a world that assumes you’re straight.

But here’s the truth:

  • You don’t have to tell everyone.

  • You can take your time.

  • And it’s okay if your identity changes as you learn more about yourself.

For some men, coming out brings freedom. For others, it brings risk. For all, it’s never just a single moment — it’s a journey you’ll walk again and again.

If you’ve ever wondered:
❓ Am I really gay, bi, or queer?
❓ Do I even need to come out?
❓ Will my friends treat me differently?
…then this is for you.

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The Hidden Mental and Emotional Load of Teenage boys and Men Caring for Family Members: Why Men Caring for Family Members Go Unseen

Caring isn’t just ‘women’s work.’ In the UK, 2 in 5 unpaid carers are men — yet stereotypes keep their stories invisible. This blog explores the reality of male carers, the emotional and practical load they carry, and why recognising and supporting them matters. From breaking myths to offering practical advice and emotional insight, it’s a space to see the men who care — and remind them they matter too.
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Why Can’t She Just Get Over It? It’s Been Months – The Real Impact of Cheating on your Mrs – A Clinical Male Therapist’s Experience

Why Infidelity Hurts Her So Deeply — A Therapist’s Insight
At Male Minds Counselling in Reading, we explore the emotional and psychological impact of infidelity on women, offering insight for men who want to understand, rebuild trust, and grow from betrayal. In this blog, Black male therapist Cassim Kaweesa unpacks why cheating cuts so deep — through the lens of culture, childhood, attachment, and trauma — and explains how therapy can support healing for both partners.

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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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