MCWC is excited to announce that we are now offering a SUPPORT GROUP for male survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

 

Are you a man experiencing domestic violence? Are you a man who has experienced sexual assault? Are you feeling down? Are you not at peace when at home with your family? Do you know a man who would benefit from joining a men’s domestic violence/ sexual assault survivors support group? Are you looking for a men’s domestic violence/ sexual assault survivors group to join?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you have come to the right place.

 

What Is a Men’s Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Support Group?

A men’s domestic violence/ sexual assault support group is created to support men who are currently experiencing (or have experienced in the past) domestic violence/ sexual assault and are need of help, support, healing and growth. In such a group, men are encouraged to reveal or discuss the abuse they have faced. Most men fear saying it aloud when facing violence at home. This is mainly because people judge them or belittle them for being victims of domestic violence.

A men’s domestic violence group is a safe space where men can share freely and listen as others share similar stories.

 

Why Men Should Join a Support Group?

Domestic violence was in the past mostly thought of as only affecting women, but now more than ever, men too are facing domestic violence. A man is the head of a family and hence will seemingly be viewed as the stronger partner in a relationship or even of the children born in a family. It is hence not easy for a man to speak out when facing domestic violence, and this cause mental health issues.

Compared to men, women have a greater support system if they become victims of domestic violence. It is easy for female victims to run for help in their women circles, their spiritual leaders, or their families. A man speaking out about being in an abusive relationship will most likely make him feel embarrassed. Another reason why men are not quick to reveal being victims of domestic violence or living with a batterer is that they have the notion that it will be difficult for people to believe them. They are fearful of their partners taking revenge on them.

Within a male survivors support group, men can share their experiences and get encouraged to overcome whatever they are going through, regardless of their sexual orientation. This eliminates the fear that people may not believe them, giving them the confidence to speak out.

A men’s domestic violence group is a safe place for men to speak out when they feel oppressed or when they have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. This is a platform where they can express themselves without fear of being judged since the members have also been through a similar situation.