Common reasons men don't speak of their abuse:
- What's the point?
- It happened a long time ago
- The abuser wasn't all bad
- No one would believe me
- Talking about it makes it worse
- I should be over it by now
- Others experience far worse things
Reasons to seek therapy:
- Current relationships will improve
- There is value in having another person hear your story
- Unresolved trauma leads to poor choices and risky behavior
- Feelings are valid
- Physical health will improve with therapy