Moran’s message prompted a flood of response and quickly went viral as hundreds of men chimed in and shared their stories.

The result was an intriguing and candid insight into what it means to be a man in an age of #MeToo, Time’s Up and other game-changing movements that have elevated the voice of women.

The lively and mostly compassionate debate revolved around everything from toxic masculinity to emotional expression, mental health and whether the term “mansplaining” is prejudiced.

Here are (just a few) eye-opening snippets:

From body insecurity to emotional repression, men share the problems they face in viral Twitter discussion