22/12/2025
With Christmas just days away, pressure can increase.
Money worries. Alcohol. Family expectations. Emotional strain.
For some men, this can mean abuse becomes more intense, more controlling, or more frightening.
Abuse doesn’t always look like violence.
It can be shouting. Intimidation. Threats. Control.
It can happen behind closed doors, even when everything looks “festive” on the outside.
Stress does not cause abuse.
Stress does not excuse abuse.
But it can make unsafe situations escalate.
If you are being hurt, controlled or made to feel afraid — or if you are worried about your own behaviour and want to change — there is help available.
empowerproject.co.uk