Man Reconsiders Entire Marriage After Week-Long Concussion Shakes Him Awake

While statistics show that women are more often victims of domestic violence, many men also suffer in silence. Sadly, male victims of abuse not only deal with the pain of the violence, but also the social stigma that surrounds speaking out.

Dr. Jenny Mackay, a Principal Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Mental Health at Nottingham Trent University, has discussed this issue in depth. She explained that domestic abuse is often seen through a traditional lens—where men are viewed as the aggressors and women as the victims.

Writing for The Conversation, Dr. Mackay noted that this outdated view can blind us to real problems. “When relationships don’t fit this model, we may fail to notice the signs of abuse,” she wrote.

This means male victims, along with women in same-sex relationships, often remain invisible. As a result, they’re less likely to report the abuse or get the mental health support they need. This increases the risk that the domestic violence will continue.

In the case of the OP, several readers were quick to offer support after hearing his story. Many encouraged him to take action and report his wife’s abuse. People in the comments made it clear: leaving an abusive relationship does not make someone weak or wrong—in fact, it’s often the strongest and safest choice.

If you’re facing intimate partner violence, whether you’re male or female, know that help is available. You are not alone, and your safety matters.

One netizen rushed to put the blame on the husband

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