Stand Again YouTube Channel
The Stand Again YouTube Channel is a dedicated resource to support male victims of family violence
Link: STAND AGAIN You Tube Channel - Practical, grounded insights for men navigating recovery, parenting, and purpose after abuse.
Recommended Watch List
For men experiencing family violence:
These creators specialise in emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, and trauma recovery. They're direct, validating, and helpful for men trying to make sense of what happened:
- Dr Ramani Durvasula – Clinical psychologist known for her work on narcissistic abuse.
- Danielle Radin – Trauma educator who speaks calmly and directly to survivors.
- Richard Grannon – Raw, sharp, and psychological — great for understanding toxic dynamics.
- Danish Bashir – Explains narcissism and control tactics clearly, often with humour.
- Darren F Magee – Insightful and calm content on narcissism and emotional manipulation.
- Elizabeth Shaw – Focused on self-trust, trauma bonds, and post-abuse clarity.
For men seeking healthier relationship dynamics:
These creators speak to emotional intelligence, dating after trauma, and building healthier relational habits. They’re ideal for men starting to re-engage with connection:
- Matthew Hussey – Relationship coach with practical dating advice that doesn’t play games.
- Emily W King – Talks about secure attachment, boundaries, and self-awareness in relationships.
- The Dadvocate - Provides perspectives on fatherhood and aims to bridge understanding between genders
Recommended Reading List
Here’s a curated list of influential authors and books that have informed the content and philosophy of this website:
On male victims of family and domestic violence:
- Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence - Philip W. Cook
- Breaking the Silence: A Practical Guide for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse - Elizabeth M. Celi
- Domestic Violence Against Men and Boys: Experiences of Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence - Elizabeth A. Bates & Julie C. Taylor
- Break the Silence: A Support Guide for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse - Lee Marks
- It Does Happen to Men: A Diary of Abuse by a Male Survivor - James Mackie
- She Beat My Ass: One Husband's Story of Surviving Domestic Abuse - Travis Rosenberg
Other related texts that inform the content of this website:
- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving - Pete Walker
- The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk
- When the Body Says No - Gabor Maté
- I Don’t Want to Talk About It - Terry Real
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace - Nedra Glover Tawwab
- The Dance of Anger - Harriet Lerner
- How to Be an Adult in Relationships - David Richo
- The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love - Bell Hooks
- Mating in Captivity - Esther Perel
- The Betrayal Bond - Patrick Carnes
- Healing the Shame That Binds You - John Bradshaw
- The Whole-Brain Child - Dan Siegel
- What Happened to You? - Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey
- Trauma and Recovery - Judith Herman
- Living and Loving After Betrayal - Steven Stosny
- Emotional Blackmail - Susan Forward
- Getting Relationships Right - Melanie Joy