How Do We Redefine Strength Through Compassion?
This week at I Am Here, ahead of Fathers Day, we’re asking: How Do We Redefine Strength Through Compassion?
- How are traditional ideas of masculinity being challenged today?
- What impact does media, social pressure, and silence have on young men?
- How are men reshaping what it means to care, to show up, and to parent?
The Netflix series Adolescence has sparked vital conversations around masculinity, emotional expression, and the evolving role of men in modern life.
From growing mental health challenges to evolving expectations around parenting and emotional presence, one thing is clear: compassion isn’t just a valuable CLEAR skill—it’s a powerful form of strength we all need to embrace.
What Are We Watching This Week?
We’re watching a short video in which Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne discuss Netflix’s Adolescence, a gripping 2025 series that addresses male rage, vulnerability, and the role social media plays in shaping young minds.
The series also invites reflection on the role of father figures in guiding boys through emotional growth, identity, and the pressures of modern life.In this short clip, Graham and Thorne discuss the emotional themes behind the show—and why telling these stories now really matters.
Trigger warning: this video includes discussion of violence and emotional distress.
Watch the full video here – 3-minute watch
What Are We Observing This Week?
This Instagram post from Stokke and VaynerMedia EMEA powerfully captures a shift in how care roles are starting to be viewed.
Titled This is a Dad, the campaign challenges the perception of fathers as ‘side plates’ to parenting.
It highlights how many men today want to be more emotionally and physically present, but face outdated systems—like poor paternity leave—that stand in the way.
Who Are We Quoting This Week?
“The mark of a great person is not how much they love themselves, but how deeply they care for those who depend on them.”
– Adapted from a proverb
This quiet truth reminds us that strength often reveals itself in moments of presence, patience, and care.
At I Am Here, we believe that redefining strength starts with being Real—with ourselves and each other.