The traditional pressure on Nigerian men to be the sole provider certainly creates a heavy psychological burden, especially during displacement when those financial resources disappear. When a father feels his entire worth is tied to his ability to provide, admitting vulnerability can feel like a failure of his fundamental role, which often prevents men from seeking the mental health support they desperately need. To shift this narrative, we need to start normalizing the idea that emotional resilience and presence are just as vital to fatherhood as financial stability. By highlighting stories of fathers who have successfully navigated crisis through community support and transparency, we can begin to decouple masculinity from the outdated necessity of carrying every burden alone. Ultimately, redefining fatherhood requires creating spaces where men feel safe to express their struggles without the fear of being seen as less of a man.