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The hardest part isn’t admitting what happened; it’s admitting why. We open up about how abuse forms long before it turns physical, in the quiet moments where insecurity, fear, and ego go unchallenged and entitlement takes the wheel. 

You’ll hear why reactions are still choices, how the victim mindset keeps men stuck, and why “she made me mad” is a lie that blocks growth. We talk frankly about the early signals we ignore, especially with boys learning to posture instead of communicate, and how schools and families can teach emotional literacy, boundary-setting, and accountability without shame. This isn’t about labeling men as monsters; it’s about giving men a process to become stronger, safer, and more honest—starting with the mirror and moving outward to the people we love.

Along the way, Aaron shares the cost of unowned behavior, what rebuilding trust actually looks like, and three reflection questions that can jump-start change today. If you’ve ever wondered how to stop the cycle—whether in yourself, your classroom, or your home—you’ll leave with a clear framework: pause, name the feeling, choose by values, repair with action, and stay accountable. Growth won’t come from comfort. It will come from courage, practice, and a community that tells you the truth.

If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and answer one reflection question honestly. Your next decision can be different—what will you choose?

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