Abused by my girlfriend

[Goldmandra]

I've just watched this on iPlayer. AIBU to think everyone needs to see this programme?

There is so little understanding of coercive control and this programme illustrates it beautifully. I related closely to the emotions of that mother, especially when her son came home to her. I will always count the day my DD ended her relationship as the best day of my life. Her abuser now has another victim in her place and I feel sick for her parents.

I don't think school PSHE lessons teach about coercive control but they really should. We need everyone in our society to recognise this when it happens to them or to those around them. I feel like everyone who hasn't experienced it watching this programme would be a start.

I’m glad there’s more awareness in regards to male victims of domestic violence.

I'm really pleased to see awareness of male victims of abuse. Its so easy for society to disregard this because of the excuse that women are smaller and weaker than men. Sadly, a lot of men don't feel like they can come forward and also a lot of people wouldn't believe them or laugh at them. Its sad. I've seen a lot of women say nasty things about their DP's and just think that if that was the man talking he would get ripped to pieces for saying the same stuff.

I'm pleased that this programme support the awareness that men can be subjected to this abuse too.

It will also help people realise that the fact that someone returns to the abusive relationship after being offered an escape route is not evidence that they aren't victims or that they are free to make a choice.

I think it is positive that Male domestic abuse is being given public attention.