Man versus bear
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (384868)
Rockingham, Australia
July 16, 2026 6:40pm CST
Last week, four women in Australia met their deaths through domestic violence – four women in one week. The photo shows a artwork created by a girl in Year 12 so 16-17 years old.
The accompanying blurb says that a woman dies from domestic violence every nine days, so we excelled ourselves last week. The note mentions a ‘man versus bear’ debate where women said they’d prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear rather than a man. I hadn’t heard of this ‘debate’ before but maybe others have.
I’m sorry the photo isn’t clearer but it shows a woman hiding in front of a bear. (Edit: it's turned better clearer when it's this size - and what an accomplishment for a teenager.) I also acknowledge that men can be the victims of domestic violence too. My friend’s son was pushed through a window by his wife but mostly, it’s the women who are victims.
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@snowy22315 (210737)
• United States
15h
Violence against men is under reported. The stastics are much higher than people would believe
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@AmbiePam (122973)
• United States
13h
There is a man in my church who was physically abused by his first wife. He’s such a good man. Thankfully, he’s married now to a lady my mom introduced him too. They’re very happy now.
I’d rather face a bear. It will just kill me. A man will torture, beat, and extend my misery. And THEN he’d kill me.
Bravo to all the cowardly weasel men who harass, abuse, and beat women. They must be so proud. (please see Sarcasm here)
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@wolfgirl569 (137490)
• Marion, Ohio
2h
She did a great job. I hadn't heard that debate but can understand it.
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@teamfreak16 (44403)
• Denver, Colorado
15h
You are literally the first person to explain what the "man vs bear" thing actually is. I heard but wasn't sure what it was. Thank you.
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