Rick Belden writes about the fully-consuming love that binds two people together—and how it ends.
About Rick Belden
Rick Belden is the author of Iron Man Family Outing: Poems about Transition into a More Conscious Manhood. His book is widely used in the United States and internationally by therapists, counselors, and men’s groups as an aid in the exploration of masculine psychology and men’s issues, and as a resource for men who grew up in dysfunctional, abusive, or neglectful family systems. His second book, Scapegoat’s Cross: Poems about Finding and Reclaiming the Lost Man Within, is currently awaiting publication. He lives in Austin, Texas.
More information, including excerpts from Rick’s books, is available at his website. His first book, "Iron Man Family Outing," is available here.
My Life With Iron Man
January 11, 2012 By 12 Comments
When Rick Belden was in need of a masculine figure, Iron Man helped him cope with the difficulties of life.
Fused at the Wound
November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Rick Belden speaks about loving someone you don’t want to fix.
Today Is International Men’s Day
November 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
International Men’s Day is now observed and celebrated in over 60 countries. Here’s how it started.
A View Through a Cracked Lens
November 12, 2011 By 6 Comments
Rick Belden watches an interview with Jon Ritchie, childhood friend of Jerry Sandusky, and knows only too well what Jon describes.
Soul Is Hard to Find
November 5, 2011 By 3 Comments
After all the hard work he’s put in, Rick Belden wonders if there are some things we just can’t change.
Meat
October 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
When it comes to lust, Rick Belden wonders what we’re really after.
The Fear of Tears
October 10, 2011 By 5 Comments
Rick Belden isn’t scared of the feeling of pain. He’s just scared he’ll actually have to express it.
Secret Children: A Poem About Abuse
October 1, 2011 By 6 Comments
Rick Belden, with a haunting poem of abuse, the ramifications, and how to move forward
Healing Is Not for Wimps
September 9, 2011 By 9 Comments
Sometimes pain and grief are necessary agents of growth in our lives.
Broken Bones and the Father Wound
June 14, 2011 By 32 Comments
Through pain and recovery, Belden relates to his father.
Vocalyze
“When I was in a men’s group in 1972, I distinctly remember feeling edgy when we would hug.”
“My son and daughter keep reminding me that things are changing.” The times they are a changin’ (comment and Marco Magnani video cover of Bob Dylan song.)