No one told you that turning 40 might feel like getting the wind knocked out of you. That after years of doing “all the right things,” you could still feel like a stranger to yourself.
Man Enough to Start Again is a bold, guided journal designed for Black men who are ready to stop performing strength—and start writing their truth. Created by Derrick Jakolby Washington during his own journey through grief, transition, and reflection, this journal offers real, raw prompts that help you reconnect with your voice and your vision.
Inside you’ll find:
✔️ 50 heartfelt prompts, each rooted in real-life experience
✔️ Honest reflections from the author—written like a big brother, not a therapist
✔️ Daily affirmations to rewire how you speak to yourself
✔️ Reflection questions to help you dive deeper
✔️ A curated soundtrack to write along to (Apple Music + Spotify)
✔️ QR codes to check-in videos that feel like a hand on your shoulder
✔️ Access to a private support community of men doing the work together
This isn’t about being perfect. This is about showing up. Bleeding on the page if you have to. Reclaiming wholeness, one entry at a time.
Start where you are. Be honest. Be raw. Just don’t give up. You are man enough to start again.