All of this makes it easy for the health care professional to accept an injury explanation other than domestic violence. Even a mugging might be more acceptable than a female beating. Unless the report is of a woman wielding an iron skillet or throwing a flower pot, of course. The so-called humorous side of abuse is more acceptable to a male ego. When a man does report domestic violence, he often encounters law enforcement professionals who are quick to believe his female aggressor rather than him.
Abused men are as likely as their female counterparts to have low self-esteem.
In addition, a male victim also has to deal with the examination of his masculinity. This should not happen to man, therefore it is not happening. And men, as well as women, hope things will get better. Pretty much the same excuses women make for remaining with men. Send an email with your experiences that support or negate this article.