Category Helping Others

How to spot the signs in someone you care about and support them without making it worse.

How to Help Without Taking Over

Intro “I just want to help — but I don’t want to push too hard.” That’s the right mindset. Male victims of domestic violence often feel powerless, ashamed, or isolated. The last thing they need is someone else stepping in…

How to Support Your Son, Brother, or Father

Intro “I never thought this would happen to someone in my family.” But it did. And now you’re stuck between heartbreak, anger, and helplessness. Male victims of domestic violence are often hardest to spot when they’re your own blood. And…

How To Encourage Him To Get Help

Intro “I don’t need help.”“I’ve got it under control.”“Talking to someone won’t fix anything.” Sound familiar? Male victims of domestic violence often resist help because they’ve been taught that real men: Don’t complain Handle things on their own Stay strong,…

When To Step In – And When To Step Back

Intro “Should I say something… or is it not my place?” When you’re watching someone you care about suffer — especially a man who won’t admit he’s in an abusive relationship — it’s hard to know what to do. Step…