42. Sam's Story: Men Are Victims Too

Forensic Nurse Files

Sam is a disabled veteran whom was raised in an abusive household. He was sexually assaulted at age 11 by a member of his mother's former church and is a survivor of intimate partner violence. Today he shares parts of his story in hopes that it will help others.

SUPPORT:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

https://afsp.org/

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

https://www.rainn.org/

National Center for Victims of Crime:

https://victimsofcrime.org

Victim Connect Resource Center:

https://victimconnect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association:

https://victimbar.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/help

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