1 May 2020

Man credits hui with breaking 40 year abuse cycle

From Morning Report, 6:16 am on 1 May 2020

Family harm is on the rise as women find it harder to escape their abusers during Covid-19 restrictions.

For 40 years, Mike Baker carried the pain of being sexually and physically abused as a child and never knew how to love or be in a relationship.

He credits a hui, lead by Matt Brown founder of global movement, "She is Not Your Rehab" for saving his life.

Mike Baker spoke with RNZ reporter Eleisha Foon about how sharing his story with other men and consistent support helped to break the cycle of generational abuse.