Manned Up Conversations Breaking The Silence On Male Sexual Abuse with Martin Pelders
"44% of all boys in South Africa has suffered some form of sexual abuse by age 18."
We talk to Martin Pelders to discuss his work in empowering survivors of sexual abuse. We unpack the foundations of his company MatrixMen and tackle myths surrounding sexual abuse victims. He shares insights on how abuse affects the victims outlook on life, how they deal with the trauma and some of the causes of boys and men being silent victims of this often talked about but very hidden side of abuse.
Martin Pelders launched Matrixmen, a peer support group for male survivors in Johannesburg. He continues his work and his healing, and he hopes to support the formation of support groups across his country.
For help with sexual trauma and abuse visit Matrix Men:
Website: MatrixMen
Facebook: MatrixMen
Instagram: @MatrixMenSA
Twitter: @MatrixMenSA
Other resources:
Martin Pelders experience with abuse
Daily Maverick: Sexual Violence In South Africa: where are the victims?
News24 article on abuse: Nearly half of South African boys raped
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