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It’s #InternationalMensDay today.

This isn’t a laughing matter. As the trustee of a charity dedicated to stamping out domestic violence, I know that almost all of this (97% +) is perpetrated on women by men. That doesn’t mean that men don’t experience domestic violence too. And yes, NOT ALL MEN, etc.

Lots of men are struggling. Suicide rates are shockingly high and toxic male role models are everywhere.

Today, let’s try to help each other be better. Have a great day.

in reply to swisslet

So much of what 'being a man' meant as a child is now, looking through the lens of me being an adult, having a family, home and job etc, ridiculously toxic. I'm lucky to have left that behind.