We all know that since the beginning of time, women have been victims of domestic violence and/or abuse. We have seen the movies, we have read the articles, we have seen the videos, we may have even been involved, being a victim or a witness, sad to say.
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is a violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.
When I hear about domestic violence, my mind immediately goes to a male and female situation, whereas the man has abused the woman. This may be true in a lot of instances BUT what about men? Are men being abused by their wives, or their mates? Yes! Why are so many men becoming victims of domestic violence? One source mentioned these reasons why women on men domestic violence is on the rise (1) Women move more in men's worlds (2) They earn and compete with as much aggression as their male colleagues (3) Women are also fast catching up with men in the alcohol stakes. Interesting reasoning I must say.
At one time men were reluctant to talk about being abused. I guess they were ashamed. Society has put such a taboo on this subject. Men are suppose to be the stronger ones in society in all sense of the word. When a man is abused by a woman, especially physically they may be looked down upon. They may even be considered a wimp for letting it happen!
Men are human and imperfect just like women and deserve to be treated with respect. A man should not abuse a woman and a WOMAN SHOULD NOT ABUSE A MAN! It does not matter what size the man may be, it does not matter what height he may have. Abuse is a NO, NO!
Guess what? Some men may not even know that they are being abused. Here are the signs:
(1) Calls you names, insults you or puts you down
(2) Prevents you from going to work or school
(3) Stops you from seeing family members or friends
(4) Tries to control how you spend money, where you go or what you wear
(5) Acts jealous or possessive or constantly accuses you of being unfaithful
(6) Gets angry when drinking alcohol or using drugs
(7) Threatens you with violence or a weapon
(8) Hits, kicks, shoves, slaps, chokes or otherwise hurts you, your children or your pets
(9) Forces you to have sex or engage in sexual acts against your will
(10) Blames you for his or her violent behavior or tells you that you deserve it
It is extremely important to talk about this issue! Why? Lives are at stake. Many men are killed by their wives and/or partners through domestic violence. It has even been said that MORE men are killed by their wives than wives killed by their husbands from domestic violence. If your mate shows any of these signs, it is time to seek help! There are many organizations that give counseling. Please do not ignore the signs and think they will go away! You can check out THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE WEBSITE at www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233 for help! Please SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE AND SHARE! Please do not hesitate to tell me how you feel! Until next time BE SAFE!
When I hear about domestic violence, my mind immediately goes to a male and female situation, whereas the man has abused the woman. This may be true in a lot of instances BUT what about men? Are men being abused by their wives, or their mates? Yes! Why are so many men becoming victims of domestic violence? One source mentioned these reasons why women on men domestic violence is on the rise (1) Women move more in men's worlds (2) They earn and compete with as much aggression as their male colleagues (3) Women are also fast catching up with men in the alcohol stakes. Interesting reasoning I must say.
At one time men were reluctant to talk about being abused. I guess they were ashamed. Society has put such a taboo on this subject. Men are suppose to be the stronger ones in society in all sense of the word. When a man is abused by a woman, especially physically they may be looked down upon. They may even be considered a wimp for letting it happen!
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