Long before “authenticity” became a mantra for our men’s work, I was aware of that quality in others and I longingly admired it wondering if I could ever be that genuine, that vulnerable, that humbly confident of who I was and where I was going.

We hope you're enjoying this first month of summer and wish you and all the men in your communities a Happy Father's Day.

Last month was very busy for me. As mentioned in our April Newsletter, I attended the annual Illuman Leadership Retreat early in April. It was a great five days of getting to know my Illuman Brothers who are in positions of leadership. We spent a lot of time in Council while also doing our own spiritual and group work…

We in Illuman believe we have an alternative to this dangerous form of toxic masculinity...