Abuse is a serious issue that affects people of all genders, yet there is still a pervasive stigma attached to men who have experienced abuse. This stigma stems from societal expectations of masculinity, which dictate that men should be strong and in control at all times. When a man is abused, it can be seen as a sign of weakness or emasculation, leading to feelings of shame, embarrassment, and inadequacy.
It’s a challenging issue for many to admit — and even more difficult to track down and implement real solutions.
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00:00 Abuse victim: one man’s story of breaking the cycle
00:14 Domestic violence is a massive issue
00:30 Violence can become normal to people
01:05 Who is fixing this problem and the stigma attached
01:41 Addressing the shame and gaslighting
02:00 Statistics show many men are abused
02:24 Refuge from violence and abuse
03:34 Violence can happen to anyone
03:52 Solutions are available
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When I was in college and brought up this issue the entire classroom would burst into laughter. While most abuse victims are women. many people don’t think men can be abused by women.