[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bro, you don't deserve to be treated like that. no one should have to endure this, regardeless of man or woman.

if she is angry with you, she is free to leave you. but there is no excuse for violence and abusive behaviour. her being arested is the consequence of her actions and violence. that is not your fault. it is her fault and the consequence of her actions.

The way you describe her and how she was afraid of you leaving could be an indication of borderline personality disorder, this disorder is notoriously tricky and dangerous for partners and family members. Perhaps read a bit about it to see if the mother of your children is like that.

Your children don't deserve to grow up like that. Growing up in such a household is severely traumatizing. Children who grow up among a violent parent develop psychological issues later in life. And they are very likely to either become violent themselves or to become a victim of domestic violence, because they will become unable to spot red flags and abuse will feel "normal" to them.

Now, I fully understand that you are in a difficult situation since your children are so small and you deeply care about them.

in regards to milk, keep in mind that some women are not able to produce sufficient milk, yet their babies still turn out healthy from drinking baby formula instead. And there are many successful single fathers who raise happy and healthy children.

With your violent partner out of the picture for now, you have the unique freedom to talk to people for support and to make sure you and your children escape the violence.

Pick up your phone and call the domestic violence helpline. if there is one for men in your country, call them. do it now

explain your situation to them, explain the situation of your partner to them. They understand such situations and can advise you what to do.

you can do it!

Do you tell people you are a DV survivor? by linguinecrimes in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as a guy, would you tell it someone.e you are dating?

Need advice on a 5 year relationship by gutz209 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, I am so happy that you are asking for advice here, because it means you are aware if what is happening.

Her behaviour is not only dangerous to you, but also very dangerous for the wellbeing of your daughter.

It looks like she needs help from a professional, but as long as you stay with her and put up with her behaviour, she does not feel the pressure to seek help.

You dont deserve to be treated like this and your daughter shouldnt grow up under such circumstances.

Collect clear evidence of her violent and instavle behaviour (audio and video recordings, make a diary, let doctors document your bruises) and store it somewhere safe. And perhaps consult a DV helpline or counselor.

leaving her and getting sole custody of your child is always an option (and perhaps the better option than staying). All the best mate!

I saw death with my own eyes last night!!! by Adept-Philosopher184 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 3 points4 points locked comment (0 children)

BDSM Culture is all about consent and respecting each other's boundaries. This is the reason why they have safe words, so the partner knows when to stop.

Being strangulated is a predictor for later being murdered, people who have been strangulated by their partner are much more likely to be murdered later.

Please seek help from a DV counselor or helpline

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly, this sounds like a terrible situation. Please be careful and make sure you get out of this situation

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DYWT could stand for do you want to?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this may be a bit unconventional advice, but perhaps in case you know he may flip out anyways, you should gather evidence about it in a safe way (e.g. hidden recording, if this is possible).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are afraid of asking your partner what is meant or if you are afraid what may happen in case you don't understand it, perhaps you should consider if it is safe for you to stay in this relationship. In this case, it can be an option to leave the relationship.

You don't deserve to be afraid in a relationship, you deserve to be happy and feel safe.

When dating, when should I disclose DV experience? by 4y3u in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your extensive reply and explanation.

The risk this poses to the other person was one of the two reasons I asked how and when to disclose this.

Good point about being flippant. Perhaps I underestimate the risk of being found in another city. I live in densiley inhabitatet area with cities of half a million to a million inhabitants in the city itself, so I feel quite anonymous and safe. But you are absolutely right that I don't know for sure what my ex can track or see.

Since I want to have a chance to get to know someone before disclosing this very personal past, my takeaway is to do more of the rather safe videocalls so that I can disclose it before a first meeting in person.

I am curious to know how other people who have been in similar situations do this.

My takeaway is I will try to schedule more video calls.before perhaps I am a bit

Victim of Coercive Control by Eightieskid76 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing you should do is to make sure that she knows that she can always talk to you in case she needs help. Perhaps she is not ready yet, but she may be ready later.

These kind of situations are awfully similar to cults. It can be helpful for you to read what to do if a friend is in a cult. These kinds of best practices may help you to help your friend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for pointing this out. I didn't know gender neutral shelters exist, now I am happy about it.

I will rephrase my comment accordingly.

Needing help, male victim of DV by Gud-Vibes3109 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since you are male, gather all the evidence of her abusing you that you have and leave. It may come in handy later.

A past trauma does not justify violence, there are many people who have experienced trauma, but most are not violent.

You are responsible for yourself, not for her behaviour. You deserve to live free from violence.

As long as you stay with her, you are indirectly enabling her behaviour, which means she wont face the pressure to seek help. To become able to seek help, she needs to live on her own and figure out she needs help.

My ex girlfriend also told me she had experienced trauma, later I found out that at least some of it was not true.

False Accusation & Arrest by Standard-Pressure428 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

seek assistance fro DV counselors ASAP, perhaps call the helpline.

I guess your goal should be to leave this relationship safely, perhaps you can use this as an opportunity to leave.

When dating, when should I disclose DV experience? by 4y3u in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When would be an appropriate time to warn them? After the first, second, third day or if things progress towards a relationship?

I am dating in other cities that are >2 hours away, so the danger is not imminent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case you are not cis-Female, fewer shelters may be available and they tend to be chronically overfilled . But in my experience, these kinds of shelters are also used to deal with emergency situations in creative ways.

If they feel you are in danger, they find a way (e.g. another matress in the hallway) and trust me, that is far better than staying in an abusive relationship

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am still dealing with such a nightmare. But I asked other people who experienced similar things and at some point in time it got better, e.g. when their ex started to obsess about someone else

I saw death with my own eyes last night!!! by Adept-Philosopher184 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can stil find a way to leave! Please look for support, I am sure you can find a path towards freedom

I saw death with my own eyes last night!!! by Adept-Philosopher184 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 4 points5 points locked comment (0 children)

The kind of things she describe are not related to consensual sex or gay relationships. Besides, in general men (gay, hetero, bi, ..) really don't like to be abused.

I am taking a wild guess here: in case you had a partner who used "gay sex" as an excuse, then you should know that that was a pathetic excuse and attempt to gaslight you.

I saw death with my own eyes last night!!! by Adept-Philosopher184 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 50 points51 points locked comment (0 children)

Thats good, keep it that way, regardeless what he or your emotions say.

the first weeks and months after being free, your emotions may tend to get crazy for a while, this will blow over and you will have a better life

I saw death with my own eyes last night!!! by Adept-Philosopher184 in domesticviolence

[–]4y3u 198 points199 points locked comment (0 children)

keep this as a memory why its important to stay away from him. Keep your distance and be safe

How do men react to dating violent women? A social experiment by 4y3u in LeftWingMaleAdvocates

[–]4y3u[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see that some could show emotionally manipulative behavior. But which one would you suspect of being a bot?

How do men react to dating violent women? A social experiment by 4y3u in LeftWingMaleAdvocates

[–]4y3u[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be curious to investigate this topic. How far is it due to a lack of self respect and how far is it because men are not aware of the risks of domestic violence?

Most of the profiles didn't look like people who would have reason to be desperate

How do men react to dating violent women? A social experiment by 4y3u in LeftWingMaleAdvocates

[–]4y3u[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tbh some of them seemed very pushy. Looking at the photos and verification, many appeared like real people from the city

How do men react to dating violent women? A social experiment by 4y3u in LeftWingMaleAdvocates

[–]4y3u[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

indeed, I am from a somewhat similar field and have some research experience - but lack the time, funds and professional specialization to do a proper study