West Auckland Counselling Ltd

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

He was lying in the middle of the street.

Near a police station.

Screaming for help.

And nobody came.

When people talk about domestic abuse, many picture a woman trying to escape a violent partner.

But what happens when the victim is a man?

What happens when he's bigger, stronger, and physically capable of fighting back...
..but knows that if he does, he could be the one arrested?

Many male survivors describe feeling trapped between two impossible choices:

Endure the abuse.

Or risk not being believed.

For some, the fear isn't just the violence.

It's the shame.
The ridicule.
The accusations.
The belief that nobody will take them seriously.

One survivor asked:

"What am I supposed to do when police don't believe me, my friends make fun of me for getting beat up by a girl, and she's still stalking my every move?"

Domestic abuse doesn't have a gender.

And survivors shouldn't have to prove they deserve help.

Read the full blog:
https://breakthesilencedv.org/?p=19180

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17/06/2026

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15/06/2026

DBT Skills. via Terry Real - Relational Life Institute
Quick dopamine v. slow dopamine. A reminder of priorities when we're working to make changes. Future benefit v. instant gratification...

15/06/2026

Do you feel like you are carrying the emotional load in your relationship?

Many partners (often women) feel alone in trying to keep the relationship emotionally alive. You may sense your partner is shut down, overwhelmed, or simply unable to express what they’re feeling. That emotional distance can be painful and exhausting.

You’re not alone - and things can get better.

Our transformative workshops create a safe space where men reconnect with their emotions, build self-awareness, and grow into more present, emotionally available partners. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve seen relationships shift from strained and disconnected to deeper, more fulfilling, and emotionally rich. 💙

14/06/2026

DBT = healthy coping skills, resilience.
Not freedom from emotional pain but the ability to tolerate it better and manage it in healthier ways.