As someone who grew up in an abusive household where the woman was the perpetrator, I know it has screwed up my relationship with women. I remember as a child asking my father why he didn't fight back and he replied, "Because I'd kill her." I don't want to get into too many details but being accused of rape is always in the back of my mind when trying to date.
I don't know what resources are available for men in abusive relationships but I'm sure the stigma is there for any of them who actually claim they need help.
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