I carried May in silence.
My wife’s birthday.
My mother’s birthday.
Mother’s Day.
And the anniversary of the day the military discarded me—May 10th. Every year, I bleed through that month while everyone else just expects me to smile through it.
But now it’s June.
And this time, I’m claiming what’s mine.
Father’s Day.
Seven years of Chris and Sons.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
And the first day of summer.
This month is my line in the sand—and I dare anyone to try and take it from me.
In this episode, I open up about the moment my wife laughed at me in front of our daughter—mocking the idea that I’d be working tomorrow. Not knowing the weight I carry. Not caring about the example she was setting. That moment didn’t break me. It confirmed everything I already knew:
I’ve been silent too long.
This is not about revenge.
This is about reclaiming my voice, my presence, and my dignity as a man who refuses to be erased.
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