Stop for a second and take a look at the people around you. In most cases It's not easy to see the abuse but what you can see is that your co-workers, family members, friends, and even your neighbors have pushed away from you. They stopped calling; stopped going to lunch; stopped being apart of your world...WHY!! Have you asked them WHY?? Maybe its time that you do. Don't let the ones you love slip away from you due to hidden abuse. Today, give them a call, text, or tweet and just say..."Hey I haven't heard from you, is everything alright?" You'll be surprise to know their just waiting on you to reach out to them.

Guys, how many times have you heard this one? Violence that seems harmless at first can escalate. The first time you are abused make sure they clearly know if there's a second time, it will be the last time and act on it. Seek help! According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, men ONLY account for approximately 40% of the victims of domestic violence from their lover, partner, and/or spouse (CDC 2010). Men speaking up...someone is NOT playing fair.

The idea that men could be victims of domestic violence and abuse is so unthinkable to most people that many men will not even attempt to report the situation. There has been very little investment in resources to address the issues of domestic violence and abuse against men. Let's change this! Let's get the word out that men are VICTIMS TOO.