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Am I the Male Manipulator Final Boss?

Guest post: ALEX LEWIS

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Sep 03, 2025
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"One of my favorite writers, Daisy Cashin, graciously invited me to contribute an essay to his newsletter. This is my exploration of the "male manipulator" and "performative male" memes, which is a really a reflection on my youth ministry years and reckoning with my own imperfection. Hope you enjoy & share it with someone special!"
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and I first connected. What I do remember is Alex’s warmth and generosity, which is a weird thing to remember about someone you’ve never met, whose spirit you’ve discerned only …


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