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Why our men loathe therapy

Thinking man

Many African men have seen their fathers battle their demons, yet they never went to therapy.

Photo credit: Igah | Nation media Group

By  Josaya Wasonga

Columnist

What you need to know:

  • You think you’re healed, until a tragedy strikes and opens up traumas.
  • African men are masters at keeping the lid tight about their business.

Therapy. That’s one word that a good number of African men never give a second thought to.

Yup, I am one of those men. I don’t personally have anything against therapy — or men who go for therapy — but it has never crossed my mind. 

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