“In fact, I live with multiple ghosts.”

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This comment was by Luis Garrido on the post Can Men Live Alone?

The Sadness Ghost

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How do we as dads help our children deal with tragedy?

Big Island Love

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Tom Matlack on traveling, why opposites attract, and outrunning your DNA.

#38: Nightmares

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“What 33 year-old is too afraid to sleep alone?”

“Us vs. The World”

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This comment was from NickMostly on the post “When Angry Commenters Find Common Ground.”

My Fear of Men Cost Me 9 Things

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Brian C. Rideout won’t lose anything more to fear.

“I have gotten to know amazing guys who freaked me out the first time I met them”

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This comment is by Katherine, on the post Shuffling Feet: A Black Man’s View of Schroedinger’s Rapist

Fear Less

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Being fearless consists of much more than denying what you’re afraid of, Dan Griffin writes.

Confronting Myself

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Staring into the darkness, Trent M. Kays is forced to reflect on who he really is.

The Desire of Fear

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We’re scared to have our opinions challenged, Jackie Summers writes, but we need to keep having the conversations.

The Black and White Wolf Within Each of Us

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Which wolf will you feed?

The Battle Between My Heart and Ego

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“Sometimes we see something that is very pure, very fragile, and we realize it’s perfect—even if it isn’t.”

Is Homophobia a ‘Phobia?’

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What if straight men are more afraid of similarities than differences?

Afraid of Becoming a Man

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Some day soon, Oliver Lee Bateman will have to raise a family, and even though it’s his choice, he’s still scared.

The Army Vet Who Pisses His Pants at the Sight of a Needle

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Jamie Reidy’s fear of needles is getting better, but he’s still taking it a step at a time.

What If They Really, Really Don’t Like Me?

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Marcus Williams knows what it’s like to hide from fear. Now he’s trying something different.