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You keep pushing. You always do.
But deep down you know you can’t keep this up forever.
You bite your tongue. Let her talk over you. You’ve mastered the art of shrugging it off.
You tell yourself, “Next time I’ll say something.”
But the next time comes.
And nothing changes.
You’re not weak. You’re not a coward.
It’s just that no one ever showed you what real strength actually looks like.
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You keep pushing. You always do.
But deep down you know you can’t keep this up forever.
You bite your tongue. Let her talk over you. You’ve mastered the art of shrugging it off.
You tell yourself, “Next time I’ll say something.”
But the next time comes.
And nothing changes.
You’re not weak. You’re not a coward.
It’s just that no one ever showed you what real strength actually looks like.
You’re not completely broken, but you’re not free either. And you know it.
You hesitate and you overthink. You keep the peace, but it costs you dearly. On the outside, you are composed, but you can’t deny that you’re afraid of the anger building up inside you.
You wonder:
Why do I second-guess myself every time I open my mouth?
Why does it feel like I’m always walking on eggshells?
Why can’t I just say what needs to be said?
What if one day I just lose control and completely snap?
You’ve carried this for years. Maybe since you were a kid.
“I’ve been in and out of counseling my whole life, and no one has come close to reaching me like mentorship has...
...This work has opened my eyes. I can finally see my story clearly. I don’t feel like I am just surviving anymore, and even when things are hard, I know I’m not alone. That makes all the difference.”
CHRIS L.
You learned early how to keep the peace.
Maybe your mom leaned on you more than a boy should’ve had to carry.
Maybe she made her voice the loudest in the house and there wasn’t room for your own.
Maybe your dad had his own demons too, and it felt safer to stay quiet than trust your instincts.
So you learned to play small. To measure every word. To keep yourself contained.
And it worked—for a while.
But now?
You’re tired of filtering yourself.
Tired of questioning your own strength.
Tired of just getting through life, but never really living it.
This isn’t about blame. It’s about becoming whole.
Hi, I'm Adrian
I grew up in a home where emotions ran high and roles were blurry. My mom leaned on me in ways that were too heavy for a boy to carry. My dad had his own struggles and did not know how to handle his emotions. I felt caught between them, and I learned to be cautious, unsure, disconnected from my own strength.
They weren’t trying to hurt me—they were trapped in their own stories. But the weight of carrying their burdens and conflicts overwhelmed me.
Mentorship helped me to untangle my story. I reclaimed my voice and clarity, and I discovered a sense of strength in who I am. By seeing myself and my family with compassion, I finally learned to stand as a man in my own right. I no longer had to run away from my pain when I realized that I did not have to face it alone.
Now, I walk with men who are ready to stop enduring and start living a life of freedom, groundedness, and wholeness.
THE ROOT
You learned early how to keep the peace.
Maybe your mom leaned on you more than a boy should’ve had to carry.
Maybe she made her voice the loudest in the house and there wasn’t room for your own.
Maybe your dad had his own demons too, and it felt safer to stay quiet than trust your instincts.
So you learned to play small. To measure every word. To keep yourself contained.
And it worked—for a while.
But now?
You’re tired of filtering yourself.
Tired of questioning your own strength.
Tired of just getting through life, but never really living it.
INTRODUCING ADRIAN + MENTORSHIP
This isn’t about blame. It’s about becoming whole.
I grew up in a home where emotions ran high and roles were blurry. My mom leaned on me in ways that were too heavy for a boy to carry. My dad had his own struggles and did not know how to handle his emotions. I felt caught between them, and I learned to be cautious, unsure, disconnected from my own strength.
They weren’t trying to hurt me—they were trapped in their own stories. But the weight of carrying their burdens and conflicts overwhelmed me.
Mentorship helped me to untangle my story. I reclaimed my voice and clarity, and I discovered a sense of strength in who I am. By seeing myself and my family with compassion, I finally learned to stand as a man in my own right. I no longer had to run away from my pain when I realized that I did not have to face it alone.
Now, I walk with men who are ready to stop enduring and start living a life of freedom, groundedness, and wholeness.
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Straightforward. No fluff.
Built to actually work.
This isn’t therapy. It isn’t coaching. And it sure as hell isn’t some motivational pep talk. It’s daily training that changes how you show up in your real life.
Here’s how it works:
1. You share in the moment.
When you shut down. When the old pattern kicks in. When you don’t know what to say. Or when you just want to punch a wall. You send me a message. No waiting until next week—it’s real-time.
2. I respond every day.
Direct. Honest. Clear. I’ll push you where you need it, and stay with you when it’s hard so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
3. You practice until it sticks.
Like strength training, you grow through reps. You try again. You will fall, but you will get back up. Over time, your instincts will sharpen and your confidence will grow. You become the man you were meant to be.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building strength that lasts.
“Before mentorship, I was struggling with a lot of childhood trauma and constant overthinking...
... I didn’t think I could say any of it out loud, but with daily messaging, I could finally talk through it as it happened. I didn’t realize how stuck I was in my head until I had someone walking with me through it. It changed everything.”
ROB G.
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What Is Mentorship?
Straightforward. No fluff. Built to actually work.
This isn’t therapy. It isn’t coaching. And it sure as hell isn’t some motivational pep talk. It’s daily training that changes how you show up in your real life.
Here’s how it works:
1. You share in the moment.
When you shut down. When the old pattern kicks in. When you don’t know what to say. Or when you just want to punch a wall. You send me a message. No waiting until next week—it’s real-time.
2. I respond every day.
Direct. Honest. Clear. I’ll push you where you need it, and stay with you when it’s hard so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
3. You practice until it sticks.
Like strength training, you grow through reps. You try again. You will fall, but you will get back up. Over time, your instincts will sharpen and your confidence will grow. You become the man you were meant to be.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building strength that lasts.
“Before mentorship, I was struggling with a lot of childhood trauma and constant overthinking...
... I didn’t think I could say any of it out loud, but with daily messaging, I could finally talk through it as it happened. I didn’t realize how stuck I was in my head until I had someone walking with me through it. It changed everything.”
ROB G.
WHY WE CALL IT
THIRD WAY MENTORSHIP
Most men think they’ve only got two options:
Push it down and carry the weight in silence.
Explode and let the pieces fall where they may.
Neither works. Both keep you stuck.
The Third Way is different.
It’s the strength to face what’s really happening inside and respond with clarity instead of collapse or rage.
It’s not therapy and it’s not coaching. It is daily training for the heart so that you can lead yourself and those you love with a calm, steady presence.
You don’t have to keep carrying this on your own.
You’ve been holding the line for years—managing, numbing, second-guessing. But here’s the truth: at some point, “managing” turns into hiding.
A year from now, you could be stronger, steadier, freer… or still stuck in the same cycle. The only difference is whether you make this call.
This isn’t about pressure. It’s about finally getting honest with yourself: Do you want to keep living like this? Or are you ready to lead your life differently?
Mentorship is simple. Month-to-month. No traps. Just daily training for the man you want to become.
There’s no risk in a call.The real risk is staying the same.
“Mentorship has been life-changing, completely life-changing...
...I’m so much healthier mentally than I’ve been in years. I didn’t even realize just how shut down I was before we started. Now, I feel like I am actually living. I don’t even have words. It has completely changed my life.”
LUCAS P.
Frquently Asked Questions
Is this therapy or coaching?
No. Mentorship is different. It’s not sitting in an office once a week, and it’s not motivational pep talks. It’s consistent, daily direction you can apply right where life happens.
What does “daily accompaniment” actually mean?
It means you don’t have to bottle things up until your next session. You can share after you shut down, when you’re frustrated, or when you’re stuck in the same old pattern. I respond every day with perspective and direction.
What if I don’t know how to talk about my feelings?
You don’t need polished words. You don’t even need to know what you’re feeling. That’s what mentorship is for—helping you name it, work through it, and practice new responses until they stick.
What if I’ve already tried other things and nothing has changed?
That’s exactly why mentorship exists. It’s not about occasional conversations that fade. It’s daily momentum—like training reps—that actually shifts the pattern.
How much does mentorship cost?
It’s month-to-month. No contracts, no traps. You decide how long you stay in. Think of it like training: you get out of it what you put in. The details are simple, and we’ll talk them through on your consultation call.
Not ready yet?
If you’re not ready to step in fully yet, fine. But don’t disappear. Stay connected. Take the first step. Even a small one moves you forward.
I share regular insights and resources for men who are learning how to untangle family dynamics, step into their own strength, and live with clarity.
Straightforward. Practical. Built for men who are ready to move.
Adrian + Shae | Third Way Mentorship
Catholic in conviction. Psychological in clarity. Daily, personal, and real.
This is where freedom begins—not from your family, but within your soul.
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