Man Down by Jason MacKenzie

The exact things I learned the hard way after losing my wife and daughter. Every week, I lay out what grief actually does to men and how to stay functional without wrecking your marriage, your work, or your self-respect.

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“Jason is focusing on the issue that very few are willing to touch, the emotional pain of men and the issues related to men dealing with loss. ”...”
Tom Golden, MenAreGood Substack
“Jason holds space for men who often don't have it to show their emotions and take the time to grieve. He has a perspective that is very much needed in our world today. No matter what the loss, men grieve differently than women, and it's hopeful to have someone who can offer that male perspective.”...”
Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️, Pathways of Connection
“I highly recommend the Man Down Substack, a powerful reflection from a father and husband who lost his wife and daughter. While every grief journey is uniquely shaped by the kind of loss we carry—be it a spouse, a child, or even the slow fading of health and youth—we all share the human experience of heartbreak that feels impossible to heal. His writing offers not only honest insight into his own path through sorrow but also a quiet, enduring hope that speaks to anyone willing to listen.”...”
Richard Van Natta, The Builder’s Way