Men often suffer silently from stress, driven by factors like fatherhood, life circumstances, and especially childhood trauma. This story centers on a college athlete from Northern California who, after losing his eligibility mid-career, struggles to adjust to life beyond sports. Through therapy sessions, his past and the pressures he faces as both an athlete and a man are revealed, highlighting how society idolizes athletes but offers little support once their careers end. The narrative explores the shame and breakdown that can result when someone who has tried to persevere is pushed too far.