We talk a lot about giving women their flowers — celebrating us while we’re here, hyping us up for all that we are and all that we do. And yes, sis, keep that same energy for yourself. But today, I want to flip it. Let’s talk about the men. Because men matter too.
Now, before anybody gets tense, this isn’t about babying grown men or ignoring accountability. This is about balance. It’s about acknowledging that while women have been pushing through storms, so have our brothers, our fathers, our partners, our sons. Sometimes, they’ve been carrying boulders in silence because the world taught them “real men” don’t cry, don’t break, don’t need help.
But here’s the truth:
Men need affirmation just as much as we do. They need to hear, “I see you.” They need to be celebrated while they’re alive to feel it, not just in Instagram captions after they’re gone.
Giving a man his flowers doesn’t mean you’re romanticizing him. It means you’re humanizing him. It means telling your brother you’re proud of how he’s stepping up. Telling your friend you admire how he’s chasing his dreams. Thanking your father for the lessons he gave you, even if they came wrapped in tough love.
And you know what? This is self-care for you, too. Gratitude is a mirror — the more you give it out, the more it reflects back into your own life. Recognizing someone else’s light doesn’t dim yours, it makes the whole room brighter.
So let’s make it a habit:
Don’t wait until his obituary to speak your heart. Don’t wait until Father’s Day, or until he’s “earned it” according to your scoreboard. Speak life over him now. Appreciate the quiet sacrifices. Cheer for the milestones and the baby steps.
Because love, respect, and recognition aren’t just flowers — they’re oxygen. And if we can give them freely, maybe we’ll all breathe a little easier.
Give him his flowers while he can still smell them — because men matter too, and acknowledgment is self-care for all of us.
Until next time,
–Blog Queen
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