Men’s Sharing Circle

Many men in our current society carry burdens alone and don't have the opportunity, people or safe spaces to share personal struggles, stories, frustrations and just vent. Men are often discouraged and even judged for sharing personal issues and talking about their emotions. A lot of men live their lives with these issues and frustrations bottled up inside, making life much harder than it has to be. A lot of times, men in our current world share the same problems, so it's important to know that you're not alone.

This event aims to create a safe space for men to gather and talk about their stories, struggles, and all kinds of difficulties they're facing in their everyday life and just vent about life in general. It's important to not only create a safe space but also create the necessary support system for each other, so any form of emotional support or personal advice shared with other members is welcomed and appreciated, but feel no pressure to do so. Oftentimes, a listening ear is all someone needs.

This event is free and open to all men, regardless of what you're going through. Everyone is welcome, even if you don't feel comfortable sharing personal things and being vulnerable. Curiosity and presence are what matter.

There are many common issues among modern men, such as loneliness, addictions, purpose, pressure from other people, social media influences, dating and dating apps, conditional love, relationship with parents, religion and spirituality. These are just some examples of what many modern men struggle with, but we will not cover a specific topic; instead, you can use the abovementioned examples to reflect on yourself. We will keep the conversation open and welcoming for everyone. Everyone is welcome to contribute their own stories and struggles.

Andrei was born in Romania but later moved to Belgium and grew up here. He got to see and experience masculinity in both Eastern and Western Europe. Just like many people, he struggled with some of the abovementioned issues in the past. Sharing and expressing these issues has always been helpful to him. Andrei encourages a lot of men to be more open, vulnerable and supportive with each other.