Blog — partner abuse

Richard Syrett Radio Interview About Abuse Of Men by Women 0

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I had a great interview on a radio station in Ontario, Canada about the realities of partner abuse when a man is abused by his abusive wife or girlfriend.

Listen to the recording of my interview on the Richard Syrett show on News Talk Sauga 960 AM and/or take a look at the transcript that I included in this post.

Love Shouldn't Hurt. A Battered Husband's Story. 1

Most people don't understand the depth and frequency of domestic violence against men by abusive wives and girlfriends. Would you know how to help a friend if he said, "My wife beats me up. What should I do?" Would you even take him seriously? Reading this battered husband's story can help open your eyes to the reality of physical abuse when it is perpetrated by a woman on a man.

Why is it So Hard To Recognize Abuse OF Men BY Women as a Problem? 0

People recognize that a man behaving in an abusive way toward his wife or girlfriend is a bad thing. Male-to-female partner abuse is rightfully condemned. 

But flip the genders and that same controlling, demeaning, or punishing behavior is far too often ignored, condoned, supported, or laughed at.

Discover 8 reasons that explain why that is happening.

Partner Abuse Books by Ann Silvers 0

I understand partner abuse because I’ve witnessed it, studied it, and lived it.

• I have a legacy of abuse on both sides of my family tree.
• I know what it is like to be the target of abuse from a partner.
• I've studied about partner abuse.
• I've counseled people dealing with partner abuse.

All that learning comes together in my books about partner abuse and domestic violence.

Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships? 0

Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t always easy or obvious. This post explores 14 reasons people stay — shedding light on the emotional, cultural, and practical forces that keep them stuck.

Patriarchy Isn't The Only or Main Reason for Partner Abuse 0

The overemphasis of patriarchy as the reason for partner abuse and domestic violence is ill-placed and actually gets in the way of reducing the occurrence of partner abuse and thwarts the repair of people's lives.

This post lists 70 other reasons someone might be abusive toward their partner.