Finally, Attiya encouraged accountability and change by allowing Steve to participate in the documentary and face his past actions in a public way. For Steve, he accepted that Attiya wanted to have an open dialogue with him about the abuse he caused. This allowed him to facilitate personal accountability, growth and potentially contributing to broader social understanding about domestic abuse and rehabilitation. Steve, taking accountability is the first step in any genuine process of change and becoming a better person. It provides a foundation for personal growth and understanding of how impactful his behaviour was. His dialogue with Attiya gave him a pathway to gain deeper insights into the consequences of his actions. It challenged him to reflect on the underlying issues that led to the abuse. Furthermore, Steve also played an active role in Attiya’s healing process. He contributed positively to the well-being of someone he once harmed, which fostered a sense of responsibility and empathy. In addition, this process challenged Steve to confront societal norms about power and masculinity, which can be related to abusive
Finally, Attiya encouraged accountability and change by allowing Steve to participate in the documentary and face his past actions in a public way. For Steve, he accepted that Attiya wanted to have an open dialogue with him about the abuse he caused. This allowed him to facilitate personal accountability, growth and potentially contributing to broader social understanding about domestic abuse and rehabilitation. Steve, taking accountability is the first step in any genuine process of change and becoming a better person. It provides a foundation for personal growth and understanding of how impactful his behaviour was. His dialogue with Attiya gave him a pathway to gain deeper insights into the consequences of his actions. It challenged him to reflect on the underlying issues that led to the abuse. Furthermore, Steve also played an active role in Attiya’s healing process. He contributed positively to the well-being of someone he once harmed, which fostered a sense of responsibility and empathy. In addition, this process challenged Steve to confront societal norms about power and masculinity, which can be related to abusive