10/19/2026
💜 Men experience domestic violence, too.
When we talk about domestic violence, men aren't always included in the conversation. Because of that, some men experiencing abuse may have difficulty recognizing what is happening—or feel like they can't tell anyone.
Abuse against men can include physical violence, but it can also involve emotional abuse, threats, intimidation, humiliation, sexual violence, financial control, manipulation, or other attempts to gain power and control.
And asking for help can come with another set of barriers.
He may worry that no one will believe him.
He may feel embarrassed or ashamed.
He may have been taught that men are supposed to be “strong” or handle problems on their own.
He may fear being laughed at, judged, or viewed as weak.
He may even believe that what he's experiencing doesn't count as abuse because he's a man.
But being abused does not make a man weak.
And experiencing domestic violence is never a measure of someone's strength, masculinity, or ability to take care of themselves.
If a man tells you he's experiencing abuse, take him seriously.
💜 Listen without judgment.
💜 Believe him.
💜 Don't minimize what he's experiencing.
💜 Don't ask why he “allowed” it to happen.
💜 Ask how you can support him.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone—and every survivor deserves to feel safe, be heard, and have access to support.
If you or someone you know needs support:
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
📱 Text START to 88788
🌐 www.thehotline.org
and this post. Challenging stereotypes can make it easier for someone who has been suffering quietly to recognize that asking for help is an option.
