Daily Archives: April 17, 2025

The Emotions We Weren’t Allowed To Feel

In our culture, boys aren’t allowed to be sad and girls aren’t allowed to be angry. I’ve been sitting with this a lot lately—and seeing how it plays out in boardrooms, clubhouses, and even bedtime routines at home. 👉 When boys aren’t allowed to feel sadness, they grow into men who default to silence, sarcasm, or shut down when vulnerable conversations arise. 👉 When girls aren’t allowed to feel anger, they grow into women who …