10 thoughts after joining a men's circle

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1. Very welcoming right from the start

2. The short meditation before we started felt nice

3. I got emotional before we even started

4. I got so touched by someone's story

5. I was trying to hold back tears because it was touching but also because it reminded me of my own struggles

6. It's full of compassion

7. Judgement-free

8. Over half of the guys talked about a woman

9. It felt like instant friendship

10. A great reminder that men need to talk about their issues more

11. Final thoughts

I feel like I should have tried this much sooner. I didn't realize how much I needed it. I have friends I share things with, but the context made it particularly cathartic. After just this one experience, I believe all men should try this, or at least those who struggle with things that they don't often get to express comfortably.