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...So, please, keep your eyes on your friends, male and female. Look for the subtle signs of abuse: avoidance, physical distance, frequent public arguments, increased anxiety/depression, etc.
Abuse isn't just black eyes and broken wrists, and words from someone who "loves" you cut 2x as hard. <3
Abuse isn't just black eyes and broken wrists, and words from someone who "loves" you cut 2x as hard. <3
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
...So, please, keep your eyes on your friends, male and female. Look for the subtle signs of abuse: avoidance, physical distance, frequent public arguments, increased anxiety/depression, etc.
Abuse isn't just black eyes and broken wrists, and words from someone who "loves" you cut 2x as hard. <3
Abuse isn't just black eyes and broken wrists, and words from someone who "loves" you cut 2x as hard. <3
...• 1 in 10 men have/will be affected personally by abuse in various forms by a romantic/sexual partner.
• Up to 70% of men will not report abuse by a partner, the majority stating some form of "no one will believe me".
• Men are 27% more likely to commit suicide following abuse by a partner...
• Up to 70% of men will not report abuse by a partner, the majority stating some form of "no one will believe me".
• Men are 27% more likely to commit suicide following abuse by a partner...
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
...• 1 in 10 men have/will be affected personally by abuse in various forms by a romantic/sexual partner.
• Up to 70% of men will not report abuse by a partner, the majority stating some form of "no one will believe me".
• Men are 27% more likely to commit suicide following abuse by a partner...
• Up to 70% of men will not report abuse by a partner, the majority stating some form of "no one will believe me".
• Men are 27% more likely to commit suicide following abuse by a partner...
...so TL;DR (too late) here's the real meat of this post today:
• Abuse isn't just physical, there are emotional and mental considerations as well. A partner calling you fat, or ugly, or making fun of you is just as abusive as a physical strike...
• Abuse isn't just physical, there are emotional and mental considerations as well. A partner calling you fat, or ugly, or making fun of you is just as abusive as a physical strike...
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
...so TL;DR (too late) here's the real meat of this post today:
• Abuse isn't just physical, there are emotional and mental considerations as well. A partner calling you fat, or ugly, or making fun of you is just as abusive as a physical strike...
• Abuse isn't just physical, there are emotional and mental considerations as well. A partner calling you fat, or ugly, or making fun of you is just as abusive as a physical strike...
...I used to use the hashtag #sheneverhitmebut every year to repost about relationship and spousal abuse, though over time it began to feel hollow, like I was just going through the motions instead of raising awareness with genuine feeling. I didn't want to just be regurgitating rote words...
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
...I used to use the hashtag #sheneverhitmebut every year to repost about relationship and spousal abuse, though over time it began to feel hollow, like I was just going through the motions instead of raising awareness with genuine feeling. I didn't want to just be regurgitating rote words...
Ah yes, the ol' self documented "unconfirmed" event. Those are rare!
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June 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Ah yes, the ol' self documented "unconfirmed" event. Those are rare!
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That's literally what the phrase "nose to the grindstone" is referring to! #blacksmithfacts 😁
June 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM
That's literally what the phrase "nose to the grindstone" is referring to! #blacksmithfacts 😁