331. Rerelease of "Surviving Abuse from My Wife: Hidden Truths About Men DV Victims"

331. Rerelease of "Surviving Abuse from My Wife: Hidden Truths About Men DV Victims"

From WHEN DATING HURTS by Evergreen Podcasts

May 5, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

This episode features a survivor's story of emotional and psychological abuse experienced by a man at the hands of his wife, highlighting the stigma faced by male victims of domestic violence.

Content Warning & Disclaimer This true story contains detailed accounts of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and a near-fatal poisoning. It includes descriptions of prescription drug misuse. Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse, trauma, or those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is strongly advised. We decided to bring one of our early survivor stories back for you. It is a story of a man being abused by a woman. From Psychology Today: Abused men often don't tell their stories due to a combination of deep seated, social stigma, internalize expectations around masculinity, practical fears, and systemic barriers. The silence isn't unique to men – abuse victims of any gender face shame and fear – but the dynamics hit male victims particularly hard because of cultural norms that frame men as inherently strong, self-reliant protectors, who cannot or should not be victims – especially at the hands of a female partner. J.D. McCabe maintained a living relationship with his wife for nearly 20 years before their marriage, family, and world begin to crumble. Their foundation had always been rooted in trust. That…

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