This is written in April. Tis the season for those trying to keep others in their place when it comes to education.One of the most iconic and tea [...]
“But That’s Your Family…”
There’s a sacred pain that often goes unnamed.The kind of pain that comes from realizing that someone you are related to [...]
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Her: I need a protective order.
Judge: Did he actually say that he would kill you?
Her: Well....no but he said,
"That's okay I will take [...]
You ever feel like you're being nudged, guilted, or flat-out pushed into saying “yes” when your soul is screaming “no”?That’s not just pressure. That’ [...]
You finally speak up.You say, “I can’t do that.”You say, “I don’t feel safe.”You say, “That’s not okay with me.”
And suddenly… it’s like you broke so [...]
About money. About love. About what it means to be valued.
This is not a new conversation.
Long before internet debates and think pieces, Black wo [...]
A post for Survivors who mistake emotional struggle for regressionSo often, when the tears come back, when the triggers resurface, when the grief [...]
You Never Know Who’s Listening
You don’t know which of the people around you are living in abusive situations.But they see you.They watch you.They hear you.
They are listening—no [...]
💔 When the Weight Is More Than Weight: Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Body Size
I know. This is sensitive territory. This is my battle too. As a Survivor, I know how heartless, cruel, and unkind people can be to those of us on [...]
Preserve the Woman. Protect the Fire.
When you finally realize that someone’s harmful behavior has more to do with their internal war than anything about you…
You begin to breathe differe [...]
When HR Doesn’t Protect You: What Survivors Deserve to Know
Human Resources (HR) is often unreliable for sexual harassment victims—especially in systems where protecting the organization takes priority over pro [...]
⚠️ They Know. And Still, They Point You Toward the Danger.
Understand this:
When men tell you—warn you—joke with youabout how men operate…
When they say things like:“Men are dogs.”“He’s probably chea [...]
Performative Allyship: When the Applause Is Louder Than the Protection
There’s a kind of allyship that shows up only when the lights are on.When there's an audience.When speaking up will gain applause, followers, or favor [...]
Let’s say this out loud—for the ones still doubting themselves.For the ones grieving the loss of community, connection, or even family:
You [...]
They’ll say you’re angry now.That you’re bitter.That you’ve changed.
And you have changed.But not in the way they’re trying to spin it.
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Celia’s name should be spoken not just as a victim, but as a woman who resisted, who fought for her dignity when no one el [...]
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Reminder: Males who are released from prison may still pose [...]
Juneteenth is not just a holiday. It is a mirror—reflecting how this nation has long believed that Black people deserve nothing more than [...]
There’s a pattern in abuse that doesn’t get talked about enough. Not in training rooms. Not in courtrooms. Not even in some support groups [...]
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Please, never get so complacent about women's rights that you believe that we have rights to spare or take for granted. I promise you [...]
The Transformative Power of PainMen, your pain over losing the women you love can be a transformative force. It’s not just personal — [...]
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