domestic violence support group for men
A safe space for men who have experienced abuse to get help
Las Cruces, NM
You deserve a healthy relationship.
We’re here for you. If you’re in a toxic or codependent relationship, or if you are stuck in abusive patterns with your partner, it can be hard to get out. It can be even harder for men to get support for domestic violence. Our group will walk with you wherever you are at, support you as you take the steps you are ready to take towards a healthier self that can have healthier relationships. You don’t need money to join our group. We don’t charge a fee, but we accept donations towards our non profit organization.
1 in 7 men
will experience abuse in a relationship
One of the most common myths about domestic violence is that men cannot be the victim. Regardless of the gender of the victim or abuser, domestic violence is the same.
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Patterns of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
It can take the form of physical violence, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse.
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Withholding approval or affection to punish you
Criticizing, ridiculing, or yelling
Taking away your car keys or money
Threatening they will leave you or force you to leave
Threatening to hurt you
Depriving you from your children when angry at you
Threatening to take the children and disappear if you leave
Hurting your pets
Harassing you about affairs they think you are having
Manipulating you with lies and broken agreements
Destroying furniture and breaking things in the house
Waving a weapon in a threatening way
Aggressive child transfers
Hitting, kicking, shoving, or throwing things when upset
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We acknowledge that men are far more often the perpetrators of domestic violence, are in a much less vulnerable position than women, and that there is not enough support for women survivors. We also believe that domestic violence happens within a cycle: Hurt people hurt people, and that this begins often in our childhood. Our focus is on helping men heal, so they can do their part to break the generational cycles, and show up as better partners, fathers, and men with a healthier masculine identity. If you are a woman in a situation of domestic violence in Las Cruces, we recommend contacting La Casa, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
But my partner never hit me…
Over 38 million men will suffer psychological aggression from an intimate partner at some point in their life (CDC). This is also domestic violence, and can cause serious depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We are here to support men in our community to break free from an abusive relationship, and recover from the lasting effects of trauma.
Your questions and answers
las cruces domestic violence men’s group
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A safe and confidential space for men who are in situations of domestic violence, or who have experienced domestic abuse, either in family, childhood or intimate relationships.
Our approach is trauma-informed and peer-based, and facilitated by licensed health professionals.
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Listen to and learn from others in a supportive community
Develop more understanding and acceptance of yourself
Realize you are not alone or broken, and you will find your strength to move on
Free group acupuncture sessions are offered as an option for support for anxiety and trauma recovery
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Any man who has been in a situation of domestic violence as an adult or as a child.
All men are welcome, regardless of your race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, abililty or religion.
We have an interview process before committing to join a group. Click on the button below to apply.
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No cost! If you have means, you can make a donation to Crossroads Community Supported Healthcare, a 501c3 non-profit organization serving refugees, the imprisoned, and people with addictions or experiencing homelessness.
you can learn how to manage stress, anxiety and PTSD
You deserve healing. And you don’t have to remain a victim forever. But the Post Traumatic effects of domestic abuse can last a lifetime. Our support group also offers activities like meditation, breathwork and acupuncture, to help you learn how to manage stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD. No matter what you are going through or have been through, your body, your brain, your spirit and your emotions can heal. In our group, we approach all healing with trauma-sensitivity.
All group facilitators are trained and licensed health professionals with decades of experience working in mental health.