The following attached pages provide a direct account of some men’s experiences. Please know that you are not alone.

Remember to take care in viewing these male sexual abuse stories as some content may be triggering.

Articles in this section

• Books
• Music and emotions
• Pet’s hall of fame
• Stories of men’s experience
  • Alex’s real story
  • Sexually abused by a priest
  • Men talk about child sexual abuse
    • It happened to us (PDF)
  • Three accounts of men’s experiences following child sexual abuse
  • John’s story
  • Memoir: Confronting the trauma of sexual abuse
  • Break the Silence
• The Bristlecone Project
• Thoughts from men
  • From men: Words of encouragement
  • From men: Advice for partners and supporters
  • From men: Tips and strategies
• Videos
  • 1in6 media
  • Documentary: Boys and men healing
  • The ‘My name is’ project
  • Videos from men

Breaking silence

On Saturday the 9th of June 2012 "Breaking Silence" appeared in the Queensland Courier Mail Qweekend Magazine. This article focused on the challenges men and their families face in dealing with the legacy of childhood sexual abuse and accessing appropriate support. Comment was provided by two men who have attended Living Well and by the service manager, Dr Gary Foster. Read the full article here.