>>4708444If we define "finding oneself" as a handwavy excuse for past poor choices, there is literally no male equivalent because for men, every poor choice will come with a range of life altering consequences. Take it from me, a guy who had made a few mistakes. Now it seems no matter how hard I try to work to fix it, it's always too little too late.
For women, someone will always take the fall for them, someone will always forgive them, someone will always make excuses for them, someone will always give them another chance, someone will always coddle them and take care of them. Women hardly ever feel the consequences of their actions because we, as a society, feel the compulsion to protect them like delicate flowers.