Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Lou Tilsley's avatar

I love this essay! I get that societal expectations of masculinity might make this more relevant for men, but plenty of women pride themselves on their strength too, to the point that it is difficult to ask for help. I’m not sure it is a mindset divided along gender boundaries but it is probably an unhealthy one either way. In my mind the most vivid and compelling self-surgery in film is Blake Lively in The Shallows where she sews herself up using a metal chain. Makes me grimace every time I think of it.

Expand full comment
Decarceration's avatar

I'd stream “Action Hero Hospital” every damn day.

I do notice the whole action hero thing of killing a man and just moving on to the next one. In real life, Rambo would NEVER leave therapy.

Fromtheyardtothearthouse.substack.com

Expand full comment
5 more comments...

No posts