Have met broken men before, and it’s a catastrophe . They all hide their brokenness somewhere, fearing judgment because society labels a man as the strong one. If a man reports abuse, violence, or trauma, they say, "He's too weak to be considered sane," or "Too strong to be sympathized with." But he has demons he fights alone, searching for light and freedom while his spirit is crushed under life’s trials. BROKEN PIECES FROM OBWERA Dearest Ndapita, I write this note as part of my broken pieces, struggling to make them whole. I clearly remember how you said to my face that "I carry poverty on my skin like birthmarks" and that "men are only good at chapter one of every love story." Your words made me hate the mess my emotions brought. My chest felt heavy at every memory of you. In those moments, I saw no meaning in life—the reason to live. Death beckoned me every second. Should it be a rope? A staged accident? Poison in my tea? I...
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