"Fathers tended to see themselves in a rather traditional role of provider and supporter — and this created a dilemma where they felt unable to seek emotional support from the person on whom they would typically rely."

"Respondents told researchers they were hesitant to acknowledge their feelings out of fear of adding more stress to the mothers of their children."

— PMC, Fathers' Help Seeking Behavior Study, 2022 / Axios / UIC Study, 2023

Strength, for most dads, can be seen as just suffering quietly.