Blog — abuse OF men BY women

False Accusations of Abuse: How They Control, Punish, and Destroy

False accusations of abuse aren’t just misunderstandings — they can be powerful tools used to control, punish, and destroy a targeted partner. Learn how this pattern works, including DARVO and real-world examples.

Is Physical Abuse of Men by Women Serious? What the Data Shows

Physical abuse of men by women is often dismissed or minimized — but the data tells a different story. Research shows that many men experience repeated violence, serious injury, and even life-threatening assaults from female partners. This post breaks down key statistics and findings to show why this issue needs to be taken seriously.

Abuse OF Men BY Women — Revised Second Edition

Abuse OF Men BY Women is a research-based guide to understanding partner abuse when women are the source and men are the target. The revised second edition includes updated research, new insights, and expanded examples from over a decade of additional work and study.

What Are Personality Disorders? 10 PD Types + Key Insights

Labels like narcissist and borderline get used often—but what do these terms really mean? This guide explains what personality disorders are, how they're diagnosed, and how they affect relationships, treatment, and everyday life.

Abuse OF Men BY Women: Stats, Signs, Stories, and Support

Abuse of men by women is real, but often dismissed, ignored, or misunderstood. This hub post brings together a wide range of my blog posts on this difficult but important topic. Whether you're looking for signs of abuse, real-life stories from men who’ve lived it, stats and research, or tools for healing and support — you’ll find it here.

You’ll also find links to my books and interviews on the subject, along with research from university professors and psychologists who are helping shine a light on this often-overlooked issue.

It Hurts: How Abuse by Wives and Girlfriends Affects Male Partners

When we talk about partner abuse or domestic violence, the focus is usually on women as victims and men as perpetrators. In reality, partner abuse can happen in any gender configuration and direction.

What is it like for men who are abused by women? Do they just take it in stride with no physical, emotional, or psychological impact? Or, do the repercussions of their experience reverberate across their lives? How does abuse of men by women impact those abused husbands and boyfriends?

It's time to bring these issues to light and offer the support that abused men desperately need.