I ve been amazed at the response from men who did not know that so many millions of others shared their experience and knew their anguish. There is incredible healing power in community, in banding together to heal ourselves and the world. We of MenWeb and Men s Voices invite all men who have been sexually abused, have known someone who has been sexually abused, or who have been touched in some way by those horrible acts, to share their experience, strength and hope. Your contribution need not be a finished article or a professional piece. We believe that the most authentic voices often are inarticulate, and we can help contributors polish their words.
Process notes and journal entries often contain incredible jems of insight and understanding.
We invite submissions of artwork, poetry, snippits of song lyrics, anything we can use to help those who come to recovery understand the complexity of the process, and to feel less isolated. While legal strictures and the need for clarity and coherence will force us to occasionally edit submissions, we will do so as little as possible. For we want this website to be a place where men find their voices, and celebrate the joy of breaking the silence. Together, we can build an incredible resource for hundreds of thousands of men who desperately need connection, validation, and a sense that they are no longer alone. In the process, we can heal ourselves.