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1,500 Men Unite for Healing in Just Five Weeks

1/7/2026

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Chris Hughes, founder of Men Rebuilding Men, says 1,500 men joined in five weeks.
Hughes has struggled with PTSD and depression and started the group to support other men.
The group's first meeting took place on December 28 with seven attendees.
Hughes expects about 55 attendees at the next event.
Hughes states, "These feelings don't stay forever; there is light at the end of the tunnel."

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Story summary

Chris Hughes, founder of Men Rebuilding Men, says 1,500 men joined in five weeks.
Hughes has struggled with PTSD and depression and started the group to support other men.
The group's first meeting took place on December 28 with seven attendees.
Hughes expects about 55 attendees at the next event.
Hughes states, "These feelings don't stay forever; there is light at the end of the tunnel."