Therapy, Masculinity, and Me: A Personal Journey
A journey into the mess, the growth, and everything I was never taught to talk about.
Wrote an article entitled: “Therapy, Masculinity, and Me: A Personal Reckoning.”
In this post I reflect on my experience as a man in therapy since October 2023, what it’s taught me, what it’s cost, and how it’s helping me rebuild my sense of self.
Link: taimourahmed.substack.com/p/therapy-ma...
06.05.2025 09:24
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Taimour Ahmed | Substack
Just a honest writer trying to stay relevant after hitting it big in his early 20’s. Mainly exploring masculinity, mental health & lived experience.
Just published a new piece on emotional processing & what it means for men—especially those taught to keep the peace instead of feel.
It’s personal, reflective, & rooted in lived experience.
Would love for you to read & share:
🔗 substack.com/@taimourahmed
#MensMentalHealth
30.04.2025 15:51
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I struggle by keeping up with Twitter or other social media platforms and I'm actively building my Instagram for more commentary on mental health, masculinity & plant pictures!
If you want to follow, you can here: instagram.com/taimour.ahm/
11.04.2025 11:22
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Mentally it’s been a bit tough as the infection really caught me out of nowhere 😔
23.02.2025 18:29
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Forgot to share on here but sadly I developed an infection while here in the work which meant I needed emergency surgery on Wednesday - it’s very unexpected and anxiety inducing.
I’m grateful to be on the mend and if this has taught me anything, it’s that health is truly your wealth.
23.02.2025 18:28
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Had a wonderful morning delivering our men’s peer support program down under in Melbourne, Australia! It’s amazing to continue scaling our curriculum on an international scale 🌼
So grateful for our partners, Taraki and the men who attend our program!
13.02.2025 15:44
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Lisbon had some beautiful sunset yesterday 🌅
07.02.2025 13:53
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I really enjoy the show #alphamales but this season feels so rushed, to the point where moments of personal growth for characters feel brushed over.
06.02.2025 17:29
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I had a wonderful weekend delivering the first peer support space & hosting our celebration dinner for Taraki 🌺
We’ve been working with our cohort for the past 5 months and I’m so proud to be developing our peer support network!
27.01.2025 18:51
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Since I got signed as a model all I do are test shoots and share them for my mum to be happy.
16.01.2025 15:15
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Emotions of Punjabi Men, Masculinity and Mental Health with @TarakiHQ | Taimour Ahmed | ID 28 💡
YouTube video by Jhoty
I was on this wonderful podcast discussing my work in mental health, masculinity & South Asian communities!
A big focus of the podcast was on our work at Taraki and how we're developing our peer support movement!
You can watch the full ep here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pys0...
13.01.2025 12:13
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A thought always crosses my mind then I forget to tweet it, or Bluesky it….
24.12.2024 13:46
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I’m so social media fatigued, it’s unreal.
17.12.2024 13:52
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There are way too many podcast in the world.
13.12.2024 15:27
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I’m so wiped out from the seasonal cold 🥶
12.12.2024 12:51
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Someone took an out of focus shot of me at footy today, much like my shooting game.
08.12.2024 19:11
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I got the dates wrong; she meant January the 6th 😅
06.12.2024 15:34
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I saw someone upload on Linkedin that they were 'both humbled and excited' about something.
I have to admit what a mixture of emotions that must be....
06.12.2024 11:47
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Beautiful sunset in Lisbon today ❤️
04.12.2024 17:34
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Does anyone want to be Instagram friends also?
02.12.2024 18:23
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By trauma chat I mean using laughter as a coping mechanism.
02.12.2024 13:04
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By gossip I mean trauma chat.
02.12.2024 13:04
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I’m seeing my therapist this week, I can’t wait to give her the gossip.
02.12.2024 12:59
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Gladiator 2 is basically gladiator 1 but it features very likeable men.
01.12.2024 11:03
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Not quite threads, not quite Twitter but going well so far this whole blue sky gig.
29.11.2024 15:50
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I get double points on my shopping loyalty card today and I am fucking pumped.
28.11.2024 14:08
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If only life was as exciting as people are on LinkedIn.
27.11.2024 12:04
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It's crazy to think but some of you have known me since I was 19 (through Media Diversified), and now I am 33.
I have grown up online, in the most visible way.
26.11.2024 10:01
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The Value of Culturally Competent Peer Support
Taimour Ahmed, Project Lead for Taraki, wrote a guest blog on the value of culturally competent peer support for Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.
This month marks my 5-year journey with Taraki, from someone who started attending their peer support spaces as a user to now as the Project Lead who has spent the last 3 years growing their peer support model internationally.
To honour my journey I wrote this blog: amhp.org.uk/the-value-of...
26.11.2024 09:59
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I signed as a model here in Lisbon in September and I can tell you, this industry is mad racist.
25.11.2024 12:55
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