Many men learn early that "I'm fine" is the only acceptable answer. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, feelings get filed under weakness, and asking for help starts to feel like failure. So why does society make it so hard for men to say "I'm not okay"? In this post, I look at the messages men grow up with about strength and self-reliance, what staying silent costs them, and the small first steps that make it easier to open up.