Article here. Dear Abby is a female-written advice column. A male abuse victim wrote to her seeking suggestions for resources to help male abuse victims. It's nice to know that of the two resources that she suggests to him, at least one of them is an advocacy group that is genuinely friendly to male victims (
SAFE).
Husband Abused By His Wife Finds Few Resources For MenDear Abby
By Abigail Van Buren
June 22, 2011
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ucda/20110622/lf_ucda/husbandabusedbyhiswifefindsfewresourcesformenDEAR ABBY: I was a victim of domestic abuse by my wife, and I don't feel I have been treated fairly. There are many programs for abused women, but I haven't found any for men. This problem is more common than people realize, but men are embarrassed to say anything. I'd like my voice to be heard to encourage men to speak up.
I did not hit my wife back after she beat on me. I still love her, but I refuse to be abused any longer. Abby, please help me help myself and others. -- BILL IN ARKANSAS
DEAR BILL: Gladly. Among the problems with spousal abuse is that it escalates. Over the last decade domestic violence groups have become more aware of female-to-male domestic violence and violent behavior in same-sex relationships, and are better prepared to offer help than they used to be. That's why it's important you contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The toll-free number is (800) 799-7233. Counselors there offer guidance to women and men who are being abused by their spouse or partner.
Another organization, SAFE (Stop Abuse for Everyone), also assists victims of abuse regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation. Its website is
www.safe4all.org.
