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Episode: Breaking Free from the Traps of Tough-Guy Culture - with Keith (Part 1) | Ep. 134
Description: In this two-part episode, Keith shares the first part of his story. Growing up as a child of color, Keith learned early on what was and wasn’t acceptable to express around his family and friends, especially the men and boys. While the women in his life supported his artistic side and sensitivity, Keith feared being labeled as weak or ridiculed by the men. His culture taught him that toughness and strength were the key qualities of being a "real" man.As a result, Keith struggled with his emotions in his marriage. He longed fo...