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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
47. "this is why discussion of domestic violence towards men is considered in poor taste."
Tue Sep 9, 2014, 12:18 PM
Sep 2014

Did you really mean this?

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I am a Male. [View all] Hobo Sep 2014 OP
I'm sorry that happened to you and I'm glad you got out Warpy Sep 2014 #1
Hugs to you Hobo. JimDandy Sep 2014 #2
My Ex abused me too, actually. Bit me once or twice, kicked me, and was routinely verbally abusive villager Sep 2014 #3
People who ann--- Sep 2014 #5
This is why it's so important that the right questions are asked of the abuser Triana Sep 2014 #7
And then she left me for a verbally abusive alcoholic, who she *returned* to after hospitalization villager Sep 2014 #8
I hope this works out well for you and your family. Eleanors38 Sep 2014 #38
That is the sad, unspoken question, E38 villager Sep 2014 #61
Thing about heartbreak I've noted: The routine of Eleanors38 Sep 2014 #69
I've been to Austin in the spring, and several times in summer (!) villager Sep 2014 #93
In town, it's a relief. Outside, it's creation. Eleanors38 Sep 2014 #94
If she abused you, she might have also abused your sons. tblue37 Sep 2014 #43
She had a very tough time with eldest son when he was in jr. high villager Sep 2014 #62
Sounds like hormones could be involved too if she is improving as she ages. catbyte Sep 2014 #65
That has occurred to me, too. There was -- is -- a biochemical component, as well villager Sep 2014 #66
Thank you for sharing your story. Behind the Aegis Sep 2014 #4
Sadly, BtA, you are correct Aerows Sep 2014 #52
It's abuse no matter who does it: male or female, same-sex partner or whatever. Triana Sep 2014 #6
No judgment here. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #9
very underreported, this happening to men. My nephew is undergoing this roguevalley Sep 2014 #10
I know of those situations. Blue_In_AK Sep 2014 #11
"Something about each of us just totally pissed our exes off" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2014 #13
Well, you are exactly right. Blue_In_AK Sep 2014 #15
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"you could just walk away" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2014 #14
yeah I did. redruddyred Sep 2014 #16
So it's not possible for a woman to hit a man with an object as his back is turned.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2014 #17
that's objectively extremely difficult redruddyred Sep 2014 #19
What does the ability to "just physically walk away" have to do with it? beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #21
*crickets joeglow3 Sep 2014 #37
At least that one was hidden. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #55
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Ironic I would read this right now SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #26
The most mercuryblues Sep 2014 #31
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"Replying" to the hidden post SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #57
I very seldom alert beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #59
I know you're unable to respond to this but I need to address what you've... one_voice Sep 2014 #54
Reminds me of Rep. Alan Grayson - remember that video posted here closeupready Sep 2014 #58
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My dad tried to walk away, so mom picked up a butcher knife and chased after him. B Calm Sep 2014 #22
The highest potential for violence is there regardless of the size of one compared to the other gollygee Sep 2014 #30
Discussing men who are DV victims isn't in poor taste. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #45
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"this is why discussion of domestic violence towards men is considered in poor taste." hrmjustin Sep 2014 #47
Hobo, my heart goes out to you. Skidmore Sep 2014 #18
You're correct. Women can be abusive, too. moriah Sep 2014 #20
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I will mercuryblues Sep 2014 #29
Less of a man? Shankapotomus Sep 2014 #24
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Must be Alan West. Scuba Sep 2014 #28
I agree that DU turns to "what about the men" way too often gollygee Sep 2014 #32
What is your problem on this thread? NaturalHigh Sep 2014 #34
It's pretty repulsive to use a sock to attack a post like this, just FYI. Marr Sep 2014 #39
The owner of this sock IS on a timeout, are they not? tkmorris Sep 2014 #41
I believe so, yep. /nt Marr Sep 2014 #53
Um, what the hell is wrong with you? tavalon Sep 2014 #46
Violence is wrong regardless of the sex of the initiator jimlup Sep 2014 #27
I completely disagree with you. closeupready Sep 2014 #50
But are we ALL "physically larger and stronger"? Smarmie Doofus Sep 2014 #73
All kinds of psychological fault lines criss-crossing this issue. Smarmie Doofus Sep 2014 #33
I wish I could rec this post. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #56
Thanks. Smarmie Doofus Sep 2014 #75
You should. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #76
+100 n/t lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #64
Sorry you had to go through that Hobo. NaturalHigh Sep 2014 #35
I think sometimes a woman hitting a man can signal... Whiskeytide Sep 2014 #36
I watched my father being abused his whole life dickthegrouch Sep 2014 #40
Good for you cvoogt Sep 2014 #42
That is awful tavalon Sep 2014 #44
It takes courage to post what you did. beam me up scottie Sep 2014 #60
You should have defended yourself, but I'm glad you closeupready Sep 2014 #49
Of course it was wrong for her to hit you- TheVisitor Sep 2014 #51
Conversations about collective blame or "degrees of violence" miss the point. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #63
I abused my ex-husband once and never regretted it. RebelOne Sep 2014 #67
Ouch. mnhtnbb Sep 2014 #70
So... basically you're saying it's ok to beat your husband unconscious.... Smarmie Doofus Sep 2014 #71
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4 DUers found your violent assault acceptable. Union Scribe Sep 2014 #80
I know...how disgusting is that? U4ikLefty Sep 2014 #81
At least they got caught on their double down ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2014 #83
THIS IS A FUCKING DISGUSTING POST U4ikLefty Sep 2014 #82
That happened to a friend of mine. hifiguy Sep 2014 #68
Abuse is abuse LWolf Sep 2014 #72
The thread that said men shouldn't post about being abused got many more rec's than yours Doctor_J Sep 2014 #74
Good god. Do ya' have a link for that one? Smarmie Doofus Sep 2014 #77
Where is the thread that said men shouldn't post about being abused? n/t kcr Sep 2014 #85
on the greatest page. it's called something like Doctor_J Sep 2014 #86
That isn't saying what you claim it is n/t kcr Sep 2014 #87
Really? Here is most of the op Doctor_J Sep 2014 #88
Really. I read the OP. kcr Sep 2014 #89
True equality n/t UTUSN Sep 2014 #78
K & R - thank you for your post Hobo! lovemydog Sep 2014 #84
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