Breaking the Silence: A Man’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse

STORY / 12.12.24 / 1 min read
by Tom Garber

In this powerful episode, Paul shares his deeply personal journey of meeting his ex-wife and how their relationship evolved into one of domestic abuse.
Breaking the Silence: A Man’s Journey Through Domestic Abuse
Tom Garber

In this powerful episode, Paul shares his deeply personal journey of meeting his ex-wife and how their relationship evolved into one of domestic abuse. He reflects on the red flags he now recognizes, how he ultimately found the strength to leave, and the profound impact the abuse had on his family. Paul’s goal is to inspire and support other men who may be facing similar experiences, offering them insight, understanding, and hope for a way forward. This is a story of resilience and a call to break the silence around domestic abuse against men.


Listen to the full episode here


About the Podcast:


What Happened to Me is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope for Men⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a mental health platform dedicated to supporting male survivors of sexual violence. We connect survivors with therapists who truly understand their experiences. To find the right therapist for you, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Therapist Directory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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Original Music: Ori Alboher, Yotam Agam, Damon Power, James Forest, Kyle Preston.


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