Men Are Suffering In Silence After Prison — Matt Melvin Breaks The Cycle

Overcoming Mental Prisons: Matt Melvin's Journey from Incarceration to Redemption

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Matt Melvin, author of 'Bullied Behind Bars.' Matt shares his powerful story of surviving physical incarceration and the mental prison of blame and anger that followed him. He discusses his experiences with bullying, masculinity, emotional survival, and the significance of men's groups in finding true freedom.

Matt also highlights the challenges of being vulnerable and creating deep connections, along with his time spent journaling and practicing self-love. If you've ever felt stuck, unseen, or burdened by your past, this conversation offers insights and hope for a path forward.

00:00 Introduction to Real Men Feel
00:34 Meet Matt Melvin: Author of Bullied Behind Bars
02:01 Matt's Journey: From Anger to Accountability
03:34 Life Behind Bars: Challenges and Growth
13:20 The Power of Forgiveness and Men's Work
19:23 Matt's Vision for Men's Groups and Personal Growth
27:45 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Matt

Connect with Matt
Matt Melvin — https://www.bulliedbehindbars.com/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/matthew.melvin.5621
X — https://x.com/barsbullied

Resources
Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison by Matt Melvin — https://amzn.to/4r2mSi8

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