Posts Categorized: strength

Physical Injury and Its Effects

I recently came across an essay in the Globe & Mail, by varsity rugby player (and med student) Yingtong Gao. It’s an excellent illustration of what happens when physical injury disrupts our relationship with our body. You can read it for free here. As someone who has worked with and written about athletes and injury,… Read more »

The Problem of Men

I title this The Problem of Men intentionally as it, yes, has to do with men and is intended for men (and those who love them). But it’s also about the idea of men and masculinity. I struggle to write this piece because it’s a difficult one to put into clear language that isn’t undone by poor… Read more »