June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a time to reflect not only on the physical well-being of men, but also on their emotional resilience, mental strength, and, a lot of times, invisible contribution to the lives around them. We often hear stories about absent fathers, about men who walk away, and about those who fail the very families they helped create. These narratives dominate headlines and shape public perception. Yet we seldom stop to acknowledge the men who stayed, the ones who chose presence over escape and responsibility over denial.

This message is for them.

To the single father who wakes up early each morning with school lunches to prepare, uniforms to iron, transport to arrange, and bills to pay, all without applause or assistance. You carry the weight of two roles, often without recognition or rest, yet you continue. Not because anyone demands it of you, but because you believe in doing what is right.

To the men who never turned away. The ones who raise their children with consistency, warmth, and care. The men who ensure there is food on the table, a sense of safety in the home, and dignity in the daily rhythm of life. Thank you for showing us that leadership does not need to be loud to be strong. Thank you for being steady during uncertainty and courageous when strength mattered most.

This month also belongs to the sons who have grown into protectors. The young men who stand up when others step back. The ones who care for their mothers without being asked, who notice the pressures their sisters face and help carry the load, and who choose compassion, responsibility, and integrity in a world where the opposite is often the norm.

Society does not speak enough about these men. They do not ask for attention. They do not shout for credit. They are often overlooked in conversations that generalise and blame. Yet they remain, showing up, giving of themselves, and carrying more than they let on. They are the strength behind many families and the steady hands that hold things together.

Men’s Health Month is about more than physical well-being. It is a reminder that mental, emotional, and spiritual health matter too, especially for men who carry responsibility without complaint. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the invisible weight many men carry and to honour those who choose to stay present when walking away might have been easier.

To the father who stayed, the grandfather who guided, the uncle and friend who showed up, the brother who stepped in, and the son who became the anchor in his mother’s storm. You may not always be celebrated, but your presence matters. Your strength matters. Your care does not go unnoticed.

If no one has said it to you lately, we will say it now:

We see you.
We respect you.
We thank you.

The women at iOlogue Media thank you.