Assalamualaikum!
I lost my Dad when I was young. I grew up with the mentality of MEN DONT CRY. Men must be strong. Men must not show any emotions.
Thus, I've always had a copious amount of anger—not just loud anger, but quiet anger, as well. Why? Because MEN CANT CRY….
This all changed when I have my own children. I want them to cry to me when they have any problems or when things are tough. My son must be able to express his frustrations, anger and disappointments.
If only i could give an advice to my 10year old self, if only I could turn back time when I was 10…..
“Dear 10 year old Aaron Aziz,
It is OK FOR BOYS TO CRY. It is Ok for Boys to feel defeated at times.”
Love,
The 45 year old Aaron Aziz ( Shoutout to my cousin Kak Ramlah who bought me that cake for my birthday. And May ALLAH grant my dearest arwah Aunty Latipha a place in Jannah for raising me and my siblings with so much love Ameen)
And this shall be my advise to parents who have 10 year old boys too…
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