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When people think of domestic violence, they think of physical abuse but domestic violence includes any attempt by one person in a marriage or intimate relationship to dominate and control the other. Domestic violence is used for one purpose which is to gain and maintain total control over another person.  They use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under their control.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone (man, woman, teenager, child, or older adult).  Abuse happens within heterosexual relationships and same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. And while women are more often victimized, men also experience abuse— men can be victimized also.  Especially verbally and emotionally.  Abusive behavior is never acceptable. Everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and safe.

Domestic violence often increases from threats and verbal assault to violence. While physical injury may pose the most obvious threat, the emotional and psychological consequences are also severe. Emotionally abusive relationships can result in low self-worth, anxiety, depression, and make you feel helpless and alone. No one should endure this kind of pain and your first step to breaking free is recognizing that your relationship is abusive and unhealthy.

Domestic violence against men: You're not alone

Abuse against men can be in the form of physical violence, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse. Whatever your circumstances, you can find help and break free from an abusive relationship.

If you’re a man in an abusive relationship, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Abuse of men happens far more often than you might expect.  It happens to men from all cultures and all walks of life, regardless of age or occupation. However, men are often less likely to report abuse because they are embarrassed and feel that they won’t be believed.

Abuse may be in the form of hitting, kicking, biting, punching, spitting, throwing things, or destroying possessions. Weapons, such as a gun or knife may also be used.   Abuse may also be in the form of threatening your children or harming your pets.

 As a male, your spouse or partner may:

• Verbally abuse you or humiliate you in front of friends, colleagues, or family, or on social media.

• Be possessive, jealous, or harass you with accusations of being unfaithful.

• Control where you go or how you spend money.

• Make false allegations about you to your friends, employer, or the police.

• Find ways to manipulate and isolate you.

• Threaten to leave you and prevent you from seeing your kids if you report the abuse.

LEARn more about signs of abuse using the guide below

We at LOV not only stand against Domestic Violence but any harm committed towards the children of God whether in:

teen dating, elderly abuse, or child abuse

(Source: https://www.helpguide.org/)