“…Sexual abuse is no object to age, gender or sexual orientation.”
-Journalist Justina Bakutyte
In the first part of this post, I explored some possible reasons why people who are abused stay in those relationships longer than a person looking on from the outside might think they should.
In this part, it’s my intent to explore that subject further but with one difference. This post will focus on a lesser discussed topic; males who are abused.
LYRICS I don’t love her I tried to tell myself But you can see it in my eyes So don’t deny I can’t fool no one else The truth is in the tears I cry ‘Cause if it isn’t love Why do I feel this way Why does she stay on my mind And if … Read more
“Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it’ll tear you apart.” -Sometimes You Win (1979) by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Sometimes it’s discouraged, sometimes you’re pushed to let it out. But if you’re a male who grew up in the twentieth century, you were most likely told … Read more