I was taught over and over again that taking this kind of responsibility for the well-being of others was a basic part of being a man.
And that is why the various men in this story confuse and anger me so much: they are violating fundamental notions I have about manliness.
There is an uglier part of masculinity at play here.
My elderly mother got dementia, and then a stroke. Taking care of her is a lot of work, which I do with my elderly father. I have noticed a peculiarity with Dad.
5/8
Tofu Golem
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2026-03-03 16:26:45 UTC
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