"I felt more like a man among men than before. The weekend helped reinforce asking for what I need. The fear of rejection is slowly getting less. The old me would have said 'you don't need to do that activity,' but I allowed myself to take a risk. Although I was afraid, the activity was empowering!"
--E.

"I thought it was cool how much we all bonded over the 2 days that we were there and how we would miss each other after that short time we knew each other. AIM really helped me learn to reach out and talk to other guys and to bond with them, and I felt that I did belong. I felt included for the first time in a long time."
--Matt

"Me and my dad had time to talk about things very openly without worry about what is going on at home, and the fear that someone might be listening. I really got to understand my dad a lot more."
--Matt

"The education about SSA was important for the men who don't struggle with it. I felt like my buddy understood me better."
--Don

"I don't struggle with SSA and didn't know my buddy very well at the beginning of the trip, but we got close really quickly. I bonded strongly with the other men in attendance as well."
--Erik

"It was a fantastic time! I can't wait to go again. You are truly helping men."
--Sean

"AIM increased my sense of belonging. Having men who don't have SSA on this weekend helped me to mimic their words, actions and beliefs. I believe this is what separates AIM from other weekends I've done. Just to feel accepted by other men and to see that they have the same worries and fears that I have."
--Chris