COLUMN: Breaking the Silence: Healing the Hidden Wounds of Urban America’s Men

Male sexual trauma is an often overlooked epidemic that profoundly impacts urban communities, particularly among men of color. The Survivors Circle is dedicated to addressing this silent crisis by offering safe spaces, therapeutic support, and holistic healing solutions to break the cycles of shame and violence (Photo Credit: Great Creators). By Robert H. Marshall Jr.& “Where do broken and hurting men go?”& This poignant question, I always ask, which I believe, resonates deeply within the heart of our urban communities globally.& It underscores a silent epidemic festering in our cities, overshadowing progress and perpetuating cycles of violence, poverty, and incarceration. Male sexual trauma is a pervasive and destructive force that remains largely unspoken, particularly among men of color.& At the Survivors Circle, we are committed to breaking this silence and healing the hidden wounds that devastate our communities. The Hidden Epidemic Imagine the agony of carrying an unspeakable secret, a burden so heavy that it crushes your spirit day after day.& For up to 80% of men of color in urban communities, this is not just a nightmare but a reality.& They have experienced some form of sexual trauma or were exposed to sex prematurely.& These broken boys often become...