I’ve carried this same weight myself—wondering why the pressure to provide feels so heavy as a middle-aged man. This question reflects what I personally struggled with.
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I’ve carried this same weight myself—wondering why the pressure to provide feels so heavy as a middle-aged man. This question reflects what I personally struggled with.
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Honestly, it hits you before you even notice. One day you’re young, the next day you’re the one everyone relies on.
For me, the pressure wasn’t just bills—it was the fear of failing the people I love. Society keeps telling us that a “real man” should earn more, do more, handle everything. That mindset sticks with you, even when you try to ignore it.