Understanding Male Victims of Domestic Abuse: Challenging Social Stigmas.
What does it look like when our physically strongest individuals experience trauma atthe hands of an abuser? What standards do we have to operate by when the victim ofdomestic violence is nearly three hundred pounds, and the perpetrator is only half ofthat body weight? The questions worth answering consist of how men feel before,during, and […]
Why are Male Victim of Domestic Violence Hard to Recognize?
4 Myths About Domestic Violence
By Emilie Trepanier There are many myths about domestic violence that minimize the impact it has on survivors. Whether you’re an advocate or a survivor yourself, this article is meant for you. It is easy to leave, and if you don’t then you’re weak. “Why didn’t they just leave?” It is said so often that […]
Afraid to Come Forward: Why Men Don’t Report Domestic Violence
By Jamey Sheesley When we talk about victims of domestic violence, many people automatically think of women; however, men suffer from domestic violence as well. According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men over 18 in the United States have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate […]
Self Care for Healing: Why It’s Important for Men, Too
Men are often forgotten in times of tribulation, possibly because men are silent sufferers, feeling they need to be the protectors from violence. However, they too experience abuse. Here are some self-care tips for men, because while I have a female perspective, I have the human perspective – and some activities work for humans in […]
