We recognise the additional issues for more marginalised groups of men
Men who are not from the dominant white, male culture face additional challenges of stereotyping in relation to their identity as men. This includes Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, prisoners, men from rural and remote areas, men in the military, men with disabilities, men from the LGBTIQA+ communities and older men. These men experience additional layers of discrimination, shame, isolation and have often have less access to support.
We are building a network of survivors who are finding their pathways to recovery & healing.
Despite the impacts of the abuse and the additional societal challenges, boys and men find ways to survive and manage these many challenges. There are things that we know can build a strong and healthy sense of self:
- Knowledge and getting some facts and information about abuse, emotions, impacts and services available will help.
- Safety within yourself and in your key relationships, and a safe place, are also key.
- Self-acceptance and the realisation that the abuse doesn’t define you, and accepting that others believe that too.
When you can find others who understand, knowing you are not alone, you can start to make decisions and choices, and take control of the things you can change. Plus, hope for justice, a desire for change, and finding a way to turn this into something that gives back.
