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6b8f5eec | 1 years ago (raw) | export | reply | flag +3 
 Fuck it. I'm making it public.

I am a male victim of domestic violence.

We exist. Listen to our stories. And fucking believe us.
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99d599c6 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @bf882066 
I'm so sorry, Nick.
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85fba203 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @bf882066 I’m sorry this happened to you. I grew up watching it happen to my dad and it’s nauseating how our society ignores it. Me seeing my dad be threatened and abused by my mom doesn’t even qualify as an adverse childhood event because the quiz specifies abuse happening to mom or female caregiver ONLY. I know I’m only one person but I will always listen and believe. You matter. Your trauma matters.
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522a7fda | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @bf882066 
I'm so sorry. 
Yes, domestic abuse happens to men too, and often isn't expressed or believed when it is expressed.
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التنينوكس | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @bf882066 that is courageous of your part.
Yet I am very curious and interested in knowledge about symptoms or signals that might help identify this in my circle. I don't know how I can be of help to you directly but I want to help those I may. So if you are comfortable sharing information, this would be helpful.