Surviving Domestic Violence: Koby's Story

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  • čas přidán 14. 03. 2016
  • Trigger Warning: This video contains detailed descriptions of physical violence as well as references to sexual abuse which some viewers may find distressing.
    This is a candid, frank and brave interview about the rarely discussed subject of domestic violence against men including domestic violence by men aimed at other men in same-sex relationships. Koby Bunney is the convenor of Equal Love Ballarat but for three and a half years he was in a same-sex relationship in which he was abused physically and mentally by his partner.
    Here he talks publicly for the for the first time about the abuse he suffered and the lack of support and resources for male victims and survivors of domestic violence that he encountered where he lives in Ballarat in the Australian state of Victoria. Koby hopes that the experiences that he shares in this video will help create a discussion about instances of domestic violence where men have been the victims and how support and resources can be improved for them.

Komentáře • 40

  • @katespellxx9529
    @katespellxx9529 Před měsícem

    RIP Koby. Thank you for all you did to help raise issues and inspire others.

  • @AlanaGreen-rj9iv
    @AlanaGreen-rj9iv Před měsícem +1

    Rest In Peace Koby⚘️ Passed away 2 days ago. We will never forget you 🕯

  • @lucasdunstall
    @lucasdunstall Před 8 lety +17

    Thank you Kobe for sharing, as sad as your story is, it needs to be heard.

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 6 lety

      Lucas Dunstall thanks Lucas, your a legend aye. It means a lot :)

  • @whekau2375
    @whekau2375 Před 4 lety +2

    It's unbelievable what people can do to each other. All that violence Koby had to witness and experience in his family since childhood, and then in his own relationship... My heart is breaking for him. He seems like a sweet guy, and abusers usually take advantage of people like him. He deserves to finally be with someone who will make those emotional traumas heal. Thank you for sharing.

  • @91rozie
    @91rozie Před 8 lety +14

    I'm very proud of sharing your story. Good on you mate 😊

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 6 lety +2

      ebony clarke thank you it really means a lot, I really hope we will soon see the day that Domestic Violence is unacceptable - no matter our sexuality or gender. This is my hope xx

  • @deadlymedianewspublishing142

    Thank you very much Kobe for sharing your story, you are one Deadly Brother boy, domestic violence is unacceptable in all of its form,

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 6 lety +2

      Deadly Media News/Publishing thank you, this was hard but I feel we need to speak up. Silence achieves nothing, as hard as this was I do not regret speaking out.

  • @sirrubysunrises6803
    @sirrubysunrises6803 Před 5 lety +5

    thank you koby , you are so adorable and brave :) my partner went thru an abusive relationship, many years before he met me. i love him so much, and would never do anything to hurt him. He trusts me and loves me ,....... and im moving in with him next month. Me and his ex have the same first name lol....but are two completely opposite people. real love is a pure and beautiful thing, along with friendship, best of luck to you dude ;)

  • @suziecheeseman3760
    @suziecheeseman3760 Před 3 lety +1

    Very brave and selfless to share such difficult memories. Thank you.

  • @therealshelleybeech5320
    @therealshelleybeech5320 Před 5 lety +3

    Hi Koby
    Thank you so much for speaking out.
    Your video has helped me understand so much about an emotional abusive situation i was in.
    You are totally gorgeous and will definitely find a great man.
    There should be more support for men in similar situations.

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 5 lety

      I am so glad I could help you. I hope you ate safe x

  • @susannec659
    @susannec659 Před 6 lety +4

    God bless you Kobe. Thank you for your. I hope you're doing well. Much love and a big hug coming your way!

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 6 lety

      Susanne C hey Susanne, I was just thinking about you the other day. Life is great, just preparing myself for the next chapter he he xx how are you?

    • @susannec659
      @susannec659 Před 6 lety

      Koby Bunney
      Well I am in the throes of it. Calling on great courage. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Keep in touch.

  • @vmcmoore
    @vmcmoore Před 7 lety +7

    what a beautiful soul. God Bless you Koby. keep shining your light.

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 6 lety

      V. McMoore thank you, I will always keep true and vocal, even though its hard... Its imperative, domestic violence is never okay x

  • @carolealdridge6321
    @carolealdridge6321 Před 3 lety +1

    Enlightening - thank you for sharing Kobe - you deserve so much better.

  • @ruthsmith1694
    @ruthsmith1694 Před 2 lety +1

    It takes courage to come forward and tell the truth. Why do GPs and health services always offer drugs as a solution to everything? It should be the last resort on offer not the first. Well done to this man and to all the brave survivors who come forward and tell their stories. The truth can change things but lies and cover ups never solve anything.

  • @christopherwinstanley1348

    The story is very constructive and comes across very well. Being single for sometime after a relationship helps because the abuse sometimes becomes accrues in future ones. It's like a grievance and it can knock someone off balance. There seems be a lot absent in relationships of the past when going to the police would be in heard. Lot of people have a difficulty with eternity... a person's eternal right. And a lot of ideals that have been handed down and sometimes that is the root cause. People don't get involved because statistics show they go back to the relationship. So your dealing with mind. The characteristic of anyone with those tenancy for sadistic violence are not going to change.. so that's part of the answer. I know some relationship have trust issues and they can build on.. entirely it's better being away from that violence.

  • @AmitSharma-nf5ed
    @AmitSharma-nf5ed Před 5 lety +2

    Very Painful!

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 5 lety +1

      It wasnot nice and we need to address this issue. Domestic and family violence is a gender diverse issue

    • @AmitSharma-nf5ed
      @AmitSharma-nf5ed Před 5 lety +2

      @@kobybunney7553 Yes Dear You have shown immense courage & fortitude to come forward. Hats off!

  • @sirrubysunrises6803
    @sirrubysunrises6803 Před 5 lety +3

    youre a smart goodlooking, good guy...and you'll do well

  • @millar6070
    @millar6070 Před 6 lety +3

    "I'm a SURVIVOR", Surviving Domestic Violence, twice placed within the hospital system being dead 4 times. yes 11 years of fear and death, the LGBT community, doesn't care about about anyone except their own reputation. Being single for 18 years now has made me very happy.

    • @kobybunney7553
      @kobybunney7553 Před 6 lety +1

      Andrew Millar my heart is with you, just live yourself. Five years single here lol

    • @Andrewjc222
      @Andrewjc222 Před 5 lety +1

      Koby Bunney hope things are going well with you

    • @sjffhfjcntgj9411
      @sjffhfjcntgj9411 Před 4 lety

      He was just having fun with you

    • @millar6070
      @millar6070 Před 4 lety

      @@sjffhfjcntgj9411 choking/drowning and beatings so bad I was put into ICU,
      Death is having fun, you dip stick; I feel for you, stupid.

  • @jenmariabrooklyn
    @jenmariabrooklyn Před 8 lety +4

    Domestic violence is any way, or form is an inexcusable and terrible crime, the emotional scars are deeper than what the eye can see. If you have a minute have a look at my blog where I document my survival of DM which culminated in my abuser shooting me 5 times with a 9mm gun..but I'm still here
    therealjmbb.wordpress.com/2016/03/20/the-olive-tree/