The only place these men feel like they can safely show vulnerability is an incel forum. Other self-described incels are the only people with whom these men feel safe discussing their feelings. They have no one else in their lives with whom they feel like they can talk about their uncomfortable, un-masculine feelings.
Western masculinity as Chinese foot binding
I wanted to double-check my understanding of the origins of calling therapists and psychiatrists “shrinks” or “head shrinkers.” Quora says it refers to the tribal custom, which required opening up the heads and scooping out the insides for shrinking.
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