Extended Interview: Ete and Mele share their story of family violence 

Big ups to Ete, to be somewhat a popular person within the pacific community (laughing with Samoans), he has made himself super vulnerable by sharing his past experiences of domestic violence! I salute you uso! I still believe this is a taboo topic within our pacific communities and a lot of us men really struggle to seek help! So I salute the uso for being that voice of change to many of us Polynesian men (not all) who have similar struggles in the hopes we too can open up and ask for help, it is a sign of strength because we care for our wives and children. Let us band together usoz and foster an environment of safety and love for our wives and children. ✊🏽

Respect 🙏 islanders need to learn better skills when it comes to conflict control strategies. It’s a generational thing, to see the older ones stepping forward and sharing resolve, that’s so powerful.

Thank you Ete and Mele for sharing this journey. Ete you showed courage which would have been difficult to admit fault in media. I am proud of you. Mele congratulations for speaking up and strength. You are true role models. Best of luck and GOD bless.

Thank you for both sharing massive respect for your stories to help our communities in this situation

Thank you for speaking up 🙏🏽 So powerful. Brave. So many men should watch this. This only helps heal yourself and others.

Respect to you both

From watching the laughing Samoans this guy, Ete, didn't even look like a violent guy..BUT, at least he is changed...

Ete bless you uso!!

Much love from the Thriller Zombies

respect too your wife...and also too you ete....for breaking the cycle kia kaha korua

When Mele said that she was use to articulating arguments instead of physically acting on it, that stood out to me. Since domestic violence is such a big issue in Samoan families, I wonder if it’s an ontological cultural issue.

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Im here from Thriller aswell :D

Can't help laughing when I look at ete's face lol

EVEN LAUGHING SAMOANS HAVE A PAST?!?!?! Mad props to him changing though.

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