What started as “tea time” with his guy friends became a greater mission for Eli Koss, junior in psychology. Olin Duggan, Sam Taylor and Koss started an evening tradition of sitting together to catch up, an opportunity for open communication and taking a break. When they spent time together, it didn’t feel like they had to put up the front that they felt society encouraged from men.
“Guys show up with this front at first, making fun of each other. And it’s all good and fun, but deep down, it’s not that productive,” said Koss.
For them, the commitment to opening up and supporting each other was essential in their friendship and mental health. It’s an intention that they wanted to apply to the Healthy Masculinity Club…