by jra » Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:12 pm
Abs wrote:Lady Murasaki wrote:Abs wrote:Unfortunately, men can't or won't admit to sexual abuse, so they never get the help they need, so they try to live out their fucked up life until they can't no more and kill themselves.
It’s terrible isn’t it? But centuries of being seen as the strong, invincible sex takes its toll when a man can’t admit to this level of vulnerability without being seen as ‘not being man enough’. Whereas women can talk about it without that fear.
It is terrible and saddens me to no end, because if not for their unwillingness to talk about it, my son might still be alive.
It's a bit like men don't like going to the GP/doctor, but when I had blood in my urine (sorry if TMI) a few months ago, it was a wake up call. In the meantime I've been for umpteen tests and scans and found out a lot about myself, plus potential future problems and intend to get myself checked for this, that and everything on a regular basis now.
I've had very good service down this way with the GPs and specialists, but don't hesitate to change if you are unhappy.
[quote="Abs"][quote="Lady Murasaki"][quote="Abs"]Unfortunately, men can't or won't admit to sexual abuse, so they never get the help they need, so they try to live out their fucked up life until they can't no more and kill themselves. :bawlin:[/quote]
It’s terrible isn’t it? But centuries of being seen as the strong, invincible sex takes its toll when a man can’t admit to this level of vulnerability without being seen as ‘not being man enough’. Whereas women can talk about it without that fear.[/quote]
It is terrible and saddens me to no end, because if not for their unwillingness to talk about it, my son might still be alive.[/quote]
It's a bit like men don't like going to the GP/doctor, but when I had blood in my urine (sorry if TMI) a few months ago, it was a wake up call. In the meantime I've been for umpteen tests and scans and found out a lot about myself, plus potential future problems and intend to get myself checked for this, that and everything on a regular basis now.
I've had very good service down this way with the GPs and specialists, but don't hesitate to change if you are unhappy.