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Optimism!

by Eugene Heffron | Jun 5, 2018 | Lifestories | 36

The slog of waking up to my drab mundane life takes a sharp turn for the better, and I am suddenly filled with hope and optimism. The world is not so scary anymore. How on earth did I live without this hope before? I attended this year’s YOBBERS retreat, and my mind is spinning over what I just saw and experienced.

Debriefing Our First YOBBERS Retreat!

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | May 30, 2018 | Conversations | 12

We recently celebrated our faithful Patreon community, our YOBBERS, with an inaugural retreat. 47 guys from literally all over the world united for a weekend in the mountains, and we had a fantastic time together. Several of our core authors attended the YOBBERS retreat, and we recently debriefed our weekend together.

The Painful Path to Restored Friendship

by Marshall | May 9, 2018 | Lifestories | 6

After the funeral, I felt almost paralyzed. I just couldn’t force myself to lead at the house. James needed me to lead and be a help to him, so he confronted me on being too passive. I admitted he was right, but I felt unable to get beyond my emotions and lead others. Things degenerated until James and I barely talked.

My Straight Friend Won’t Touch Me

by Eugene Heffron | Apr 6, 2018 | Lifestories | 31

He was never physically affectionate; we’d never even hugged. I wanted to touch him not out of a sexual desire but from a longing to connect with him as love with a brother. I dreamed of a day when we could embrace and confess our brotherly love for each other. I put my hand on his shoulder once. He brushed it off.

More Than Just My Best Friend

by Dean Samuels | Feb 13, 2018 | Lifestories | 31

Once I had exhausted my words and my voice, he stepped right in and began pouring out every bit of encouragement he could think of. He kept his arm around me and continued to encourage me. It was as though I’d crumbled right in front of my best friend as he carefully helped build me back up.

YOBcast Episode 030: Physical Touch, Part 2

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Feb 9, 2018 | Podcast | 4

Tom and Elliott welcome back Bradley for the continuation of our physical touch podcast — along with a very special guest! We talk about the perception of touch in America versus touch around the world, and we dive into touch as babies to touch as older men. Why is touch — and lack thereof — so critical?

How an Alpha Male Became My Close Friend

by Marshall | Jan 29, 2018 | Lifestories | 11

A straight and very strong “alpha male” type leader has constantly challenged me to go beyond what is safe and comfortable to accomplish more of what really matters. We started becoming close friends, so I shared with him that I deal with same-sex attraction.

YOBcast Episode 029: Physical Touch, Part 1

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Jan 26, 2018 | Podcast | 17

There is power in touch — especially, it seems, among men with same-sex attraction. How do we healthily receive, give, and manage physical touch? We talk about physical touch as one of the five primary “love languages” and discuss our journeys with physical touch among other men.

Bro Cuddling: A Beginner’s Guide

by Eugene Heffron | Jan 24, 2018 | Lifestories | 48

I’ve cuddled with many fantastic men, all same-sex attracted. I can say with absolute certainty that these moments have been some of the most beautiful, moving, and totally platonic expressions of intimate love. I’d recommend reading these basic pointers based on my own past experiences with bro cuddling.