TalkRadio - Experiencing domestic abuse as a male by a female perpetrator
In our very first episode of this series we featured, Ollie, who had escaped his abusive relationship at the beginning of lockdown, he lost his job and his home.
He really struggled not only with the years of trauma and isolation he'd suffered but identifying what he'd gone through, as domestic abuse, a common theme we are seeing throughout this, male or female.
This week we're going to focus on experiencing domestic abuse as a man by a female perpetrator. A narrative that is often dismissed and seen as controversial.
Robert, a former military police officer shares his story with us not only about what he went through in domestic abuse but what happened to him when he called for help.
More men are coming forward but aren't actively included in the discussion on a political or societal level and as a symptom of this aren't taken seriously.
Statistics show that a third of domestic abuse victims are men and three times more likely than women not to tell anyone.
GUESTS:
Mark Brooks, Chair of the ManKind Initiative
Luke, a survivor of domestic abuse
Deborah Powney, PhD Psychology Candidate specialising in male and female victims of intimate partner violence.
Help and Support:
CALL 01823 334244
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence
Weekdays 10am to 4pm
Women’s Aid live chat is on the Women's Aid website. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
National Domestic abuse helpline 08082000247
Samaritans 116123
Call 999 if in immediate danger
Undiscussable has been backed by the Audio Content Fund for a special 8 part series with national radio station TalkRadio in the UK. It is on every Friday during drivetime at 6:30pm featuring interviews with survivors from across society and includes live discussion and expert support.