Please Stop Telling Survivors, “Men Wouldn’t Go That Far.” History Says Otherwise.
updated from March 24 2025 Interesting fact:
Before his murders were discovered, Bundy did volunteer at a suicide crisi [...]
An Infographic Explanation of the Word “No” (infographic) w/ audio
đŠBecause people who can't take "no" for an answer aren't known to be the safest people to keep company with.Teen Version Because grown men wh [...]
When Survivors See Through Lies, We Refuse to Pretend (audio/podcast)
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 In her career, Tonya GJ Prince has had the honor of encountering thousands of bold and courageous Survivors. With discretion, she shares one of [...]
Naming Ourselves: The Right of Women to Define Our Power and Purpose (audio/Podcast)
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In this episode of the We Survive Abuse Podcast, host Tonya GJ Prince shares a personal story of reclaiming power in the face [...]
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Autonomy in Dating and Partner Selection is Our Birthright (audio/podcast)
Autonomy in Dating and Partner Selection is Our Birthright" explores the powerful intersection of history and empowerment. In this episode [...]
Stay Woke: When a Warning is Turned to a Punchline
Watching language warning about life or death flatten into a "trend".... is frustrating. ââStay wokeâ began as a warning, not a trend. Thi [...]
Your Self-Righteousness Will Not End Domestic Violence
So you were âright.âYou âsaw the signs.âYou âtold her he wasnât good.âYou âwouldâve left sooner.âYou âwould ne [...]
Feminism Can No Longer Afford to Be Generalized
Feminism can no longer afford to live in generalizations.When it does, it leaves too much room for people to h [...]
The Burden of Blindness: How Systems Force Us to Ignore Our Own Reality
I have been talking about "institutional betrayal" and women and I wanted to acknowledge Dr. Jennifer [...]
The Myth of Easy Access: Why You Donât Owe the World Your Self
When people are treated as if others "ought to have access" to them, it is a systematic denial of their right [...]
Our Mental Health Crisis is a Values Crisis
We have made a choice.
Not quietly.Not accidentally.Not without consequence.
We have chosen to be a nation that does not guarantee authentic and tru [...]
When They Donât See You as a Person, They Donât Protect You as One
The objectification of Black people doesnât stay on screen.It follows us into courtrooms, hospitals, shelters, and survivor servicesâplaces where safe [...]
Victim-Blaming Is Enabling Abuse
Letâs name it plain:Victim-blaming doesnât protect anyone. It protects abusers.
When people say:
âWhy didnât she just leave?â
âShe mu [...]
Why Did Our Grandmothers Have So Many Children â and Why It Wasnât About Sex or Desire
Alright â letâs tell the truth with love and with fire.
When people today look back at photos of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers â surround [...]
Why Dismissing Boundaries Around the “N-Word” is a Form of Cultural Gaslighting
Until the killing of Black men, Black mothers' sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother's son, we who be [...]
UnSilenced: Betty White
In the 1950s, a period marked by segregation and racial discrimination, Betty White made a bold move on her variety show, "The Betty White Show," by f [...]
You Call It Staying. She Calls It Surviving.
You look at her and ask, âWhy did she stay?â
But you donât know the whole story.
You saw a snapshot.Sheâs [...]
Only 2% “Owned” Slaves?â The Dangerous Game of Subtracting Context
Weâve all heard it: âOnly 2% of white people "owned" slaves.âItâs a talking point tossed around to downplay hi [...]
Her Name Is Mary Turner. Her Story Still Speaks.
We canât have an honest conversation about why our grandmothersâand their mothers before themâoften prescribed [...]
The âHelperâ Mandate is Hurting Us
It whispers to Black peopleâespecially Black women âthat we are here to help.To soothe.To teach.To forgive.To [...]
When Violence Enters the Home, Children Bleed TooâEven Without a Bruise.
Letâs stop pretending.
Letâs stop pretending that domestic violence is something that only happens âbetween the adults.â
Letâs stop pretending tha [...]
Janet Jackson: They Watched Her Body. They Missed Her Mastery.
They don't know us like that, they don't regard us as human beings, but they continue to be regarded as the experts and leaders of us. How biz [...]
âď¸ The Fight for Protection: What You Should Know About U.S. FGM Laws
In the United States, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is illegal under federal law.But it took decades of struggle, advocacy, and survivor voices to g [...]
Released From Jail But Still a Danger to Women and Girls
@carloswins #torreymoore #maryland #foryou #fyp ⏠original sound - Carlos
 Reminder: Males who are released from prison may still pose [...]
When Love Puts You in Danger: How Domestic Violence Impacts Friends
One day we will
learn to stop
blaming women and
girls for the safeguarding and
boundaries we deploy
[...]
đď¸ What Rural Women Need from Policymakers
My professional advocacy work in domestic and sexual violence began in racially and economically diverse rural areas.Â
Rural women experi [...]
Respect Without Surrender: When Rights Donât Mean Access
The Foundation of True Respect
Respect is not ownership.And justice does not mean surrender.
We live in a wo [...]
Seeking Justice: Empowering Survivors through Civil Cases
Cassie, an American singer, recently made headlines when news broke out that she was suing her longtime music [...]
Why Are Women Told to Stay Calm About Things That Should Horrify Everyone?
When women, girls, and children talk about boundaries, itâs not hate speaking. Itâs concern. Itâs exhaustion. [...]
13 Red Flags: How to Identify Organizations Failing to Address Child Sexual Abuse
1. Lack of transparency: Such environments tend to operate under a veil of secrecy and discourage o [...]
đż My Self-Soothe Journal
đż My Self-Soothe Journal
A Sacred Space to Tend to Your Spirit, Breath by Breath
There are moments when the world feels too loud⌠and your nervous [...]
13 Alarming Global Signs Life is Getting More Dangerous for Women and Girls (Audio/Podcast)
For generations, women fought to move the line forward: toward safety, freedom, education, economic independence, bodily autonomy, and the right to mo [...]
The Gish Gallop: When Overload Becomes a Weapon Against Survivors
Thereâs a tactic that shows up in debates, politics, in online videos, andâfar too oftenâin the lives of Survivors. Itâs called the Gish Gallop.
The [...]
Consent Beyond the Bedroom: Womenâs Autonomy in Dating and Relationships
Consent is not only the right to say yes. It is the freedom to say no without punishment, persuasion, or a campaign to change your mind.
Consent is n [...]
