Men and Secondary Trauma

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Society has made men the silent sufferers when what they really need is a listening ear.

Out of the Darkness: A Marriage Blossoms

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Liza Bennet looks back on the first dates with the man she’s married to and how it all helped her through some dark times.

Survivor’s Tales: Victims of Abuse, Come Forward

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Tim Pylypiuk calls all victims of female abuse to share their experiences, hoping that those who’ve been singled out and bullied can now come together in common story.

Not Just Physically Do I Begin to Shatter

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Vince Cousino Anila rides his bike, trying to escape the shadow of the abusive father he won’t become.

Men and Trauma: Most of Us Won’t Even Use the Word ‘Fear’

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Dan Griffin believes: “This is where we have to start: by eradicating the stigma of men talking about abuse.”

Can’t See The Violence Within? Step Outside

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Does admitting past abuse make you less of a man? Dan Griffin explains why that may be the only way to move on.

Men and Childhood Trauma: Addiction’s Perfect Storm

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Dan Griffin believes that when it comes to addiction, recovery and abuse, “someone’s got to talk about it.”

How Trauma Informs Men’s Identity, Addiction, and Recovery

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For many men, past traumas help them to understand their problems, even in recovery, with addiction and violence.

Why Was My Voice So Small?

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An 8-year-old child of divorce, Thom wanted approval from his Scoutmaster. Instead, he was preyed on. Fifty years later, the effects of the abuse still loom large.

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Man-to-Man with Dr. Drew

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Dr. Drew Pinsky on treating celebrities, his own struggles with codependency, and being confused with Dr. Phil.