The audio played yesterday was, imo, audio of Johnny Depp at a depressed low. AH convinced him to break TRO to record, again, secretly. She begged him to cuddle in bed after telling the world she feared for her life.
So, male victims of emotional abuse+ suicide risk: a thread.
First, Depp faced and allowed the general public to hear that audio, which was brave. He doesn't have to be here. He didn't have to sue AH, esp with knowledge this would be public, that he would be eviscerated on stand. He has done this to clear his name. #JohnnyDeppIsInnocent
Men are and have been the highest risk group for suicide. Women may make more attempts by some studies, but men complete the act more frequently. The amount of men we lose to suicide is epidemic, but little is done for prevention, screening or aid.
Many studies show emotional, psychological and financial abuse carry a higher risk of suicide and suicidal idealation for victims than physical abuse.
What emotional abuse can look like for male victims of a female abuser:
Commonly noted self-destructive and maladaptive responses noted in suicide attempt survivors:
If you're struggling:
US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: We are open from 6pm to 3:30am everyday on 0800 689 5652.
Anyone can see AH did this to Johnny Depp; and his behaviors match the maladaptive behaviors. As for Depp, I can't say if he intended to, but he's brought overlooked male victims of dv to national news, potentially saving many. I hope he's OK today. #WeLoveYouJohnny
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There is a moment on the tapes I've struggled with posting about. I can't be sure. I fast forwarded in discomfort. It sounds like completed SA, by Heard to Depp. Starts with him asking-Really? You really want to do this now? After, she begins insulting him, his parenting.
One of the most disturbing things is that it's right after he tells her to leave. This is a recurring thing noted on the tapes: when Depp is asking Heard to leave, she becomes aggressive, sexually. 1/6 men are victims if SA/SH.
They're unrecognized for so many reasons.
Many male victims don't even conceptualize their own SA/SH as what it is, until much later.
Consent goes both ways. A woman forcing sexual contact is assault. A man enduring in silence is not consent. Help: rainn.org/resources
Education: 1in6.org/get-informatio….
As social media has been proving Amber Heard's lies told in Elaine's opening statement (TY Milani) bringing this back and hopeful it gets where it needs to go.
Screenshots of the September/October 2003 issue of ElleGirl magazine, still available on Google books<magazines<Ellegirl. Also, promo shots of follow up model search events.
And BONUS, there's video. BC of course there is. With Ryan Seacrest, So You Want to be a Model: