Episode 269: The Suffering of Domestic Abuse with Salvatore Poccia
Sun Feb 08 2026
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Salvatore Poccia just wanted a simple family life, but what he got instead is the stuff of nightmares.
He experienced the subject that men just don’t talk about.
Male domestic abuse is real.
Male domestic violence is real.
And far too often, it goes unheard.
This video addresses the uncomfortable truth that many men experience abuse behind closed doors—emotional, psychological, physical, and financial—while being told to “man up,” stay quiet, or assume the blame. Shame, disbelief, and stigma keep countless men trapped in silence, convinced their pain doesn’t qualify as abuse.
Abuse does not have a gender.
Victims do not have a single face.
In this conversation, we confront the myths surrounding male victims of domestic violence, explore how manipulation and control often replace visible bruises, and discuss why men struggle to seek help. If you’ve ever felt isolated, doubted, or dismissed while living in an abusive relationship, this video is for you—and for those who need to understand what male abuse truly looks like.
This is not about blaming.
This is about recognizing.
This is about giving language to suffering that’s been ignored for too long.
If this resonates with you or someone you care about, you are not weak—and you are not alone.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services or a domestic violence hotline in your country. Help is available.
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Send us a text Salvatore Poccia just wanted a simple family life, but what he got instead is the stuff of nightmares. He experienced the subject that men just don’t talk about. Male domestic abuse is real. Male domestic violence is real. And far too often, it goes unheard. This video addresses the uncomfortable truth that many men experience abuse behind closed doors—emotional, psychological, physical, and financial—while being told to “man up,” stay quiet, or assume the blame. Shame, disbelief, and stigma keep countless men trapped in silence, convinced their pain doesn’t qualify as abuse. Abuse does not have a gender. Victims do not have a single face. In this conversation, we confront the myths surrounding male victims of domestic violence, explore how manipulation and control often replace visible bruises, and discuss why men struggle to seek help. If you’ve ever felt isolated, doubted, or dismissed while living in an abusive relationship, this video is for you—and for those who need to understand what male abuse truly looks like. This is not about blaming. This is about recognizing. This is about giving language to suffering that’s been ignored for too long. If this resonates with you or someone you care about, you are not weak—and you are not alone. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services or a domestic violence hotline in your country. Help is available. Find Salvatore Facebook Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram Tom Flynn Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify YouTube Support the show The Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube