27/12/2025
Let’s explore something totally different.
I support a few helplines and one that comes up very often is
domestic violence, most people imagine women as the victims. But here’s the thing, men can be victims too, and they often keep quiet about it. Why? Mainly because of shame and embarrassment.
Society has this idea that men should always be strong and able to handle anything. So, when a man is being abused, whether it’s physical, emotional, or both, he might feel like admitting it would make him look weak. Many men worry people will laugh at them or won’t believe them at all.
There’s also the problem of not being taken seriously. Most of the time, domestic violence is seen as something that only happens to women. Because of this, a man might think that if he reports it, people will shrug it off or say, “Sure, how could you let that happen?” That fear of being dismissed keeps many men suffering in silence.
To fix this, we need to start talking more openly about male victims of domestic violence. Everyone needs to know that abuse can happen to anyone, no matter their gender. We should make sure men know it’s okay to ask for help and that there are people who will listen and believe them.
A big part of this starts with how we raise our boys. Instead of telling them to “stop crying” or “man up,” we should teach them to speak openly about their feelings. If we help boys understand that it’s okay to be vulnerable, they will grow into men who are more likely to seek support when they need it.
Domestic violence doesn’t care if you are a man or a woman.
It’s time we made sure all victims feel supported, no matter who they are!
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