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Real Blokes

Everything else on this site is written to be useful. This bit's different. Real Blokes is for the stories — first-hand, honest, from everyday Australian men who've been through the hard stuff and are still here. Because hearing another bloke say “I went through that and came out the other side” lands in a way no amount of good advice ever can.

Share your story

This section's just getting started — and it only works if blokes put their hand up. If you've been through something and reckon your story might help the bloke reading this at 11pm, we'd be honoured to share it. You don't have to be a writer. You don't have to use your name.

What you were going through. How it felt day to day.

The turning point. What you did, who helped, what changed.

Where you're at today. What you'd say to a bloke in it right now.

How should we credit you?

Only so we can check in with you before publishing. Never shown, never shared.

The ground rules

  • Your words, your call. Use your first name or stay anonymous — whatever you're comfortable with.
  • It's read by a human. We read every submission. We might tidy it lightly for length or clarity, but we'll never put words in your mouth, and we'll check with you before publishing.
  • Safety first. To keep this a safe place to read, we don't publish graphic detail about methods of self-harm or suicide. We may not be able to run every story, and that's nothing against you.
  • Keep others' privacy. Tell your story, but don't identify other people (an ex, your kids, your boss) without their okay.

If you're in the thick of it right now, this isn't the place to wait for a reply.

Please reach out properly: Lifeline 13 11 14 or MensLine 1300 78 99 78, any hour. There's more help here.