HEALING AND RECOVERY
People who have been abused often struggle with self-doubt. Yeah. You can put up a tough exterior for everyone else. Some days you can even [...]
Weaponized HypotheticalsDefinition: When people—often men—create imagined stories about a woman’s love life (“She probably dates losers”) to mock, sha [...]
Greetings Readers,
Books are a critical element to healing and understanding violence,
rape, and abuse. Book recommendations
are valued.
Pleas [...]
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Companies update their privacy policies all the time. It’s usually tucked away in a long email that most people don’t read, bu [...]
Did you know that some victims of child sexual abuse prefer to confide in teachers rather than parents? Even those from "good" loving homes? No one [...]
When people are silenced—whether by fear, trauma, or pressure from others—they don’t just stop talking. They find other ways to cope. Some of those [...]
Lately, we’ve seen more people comparing sex-based boundaries for women and girls (like in shelters, sports, prisons, bathrooms) to Jim Crow-era racia [...]
When it comes to violence and abuse, critical thinking is vitally important. How would we know the difference between what is true and wha [...]
HERSTORY/HISTORY
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 press [...]
Some proclamations are written or spoken to defend groups that people want to protect. Understandable. When you start talking ov [...]
When people are finally exposed for being abusive, manipulative, or harmful, we often hear the same tired phrase:
“Well… they had us [...]
For many years, the Puerto Rican Parade has been a symbol of pride and celebration. Every year, thousands of people march throug [...]
This week a United Nations report found that 9 out of 10 people have biases against women.It also found that women have made no gains [...]
The 90s were velvet and vinyl,grunge and glitter,
a time when girl groups rose—but the grip on our bodies never loosened.
We still had t [...]
I'm a fangirl of unity too, but only authentic unity. Unity takes real work.
Not B.S. in a box where you add water and serve it to people. [...]
In the United States, a presidential executive order is ordering males out of women's federal prisons. Some people who were compl [...]
AUDIO n VIDEO

The Right to Say “NO” is Mine: Youth Edition (video)
Same Game, Different Day: Violating Women's and Children's Rights | WE Survive AbuseIsn't It Refreshing When a Man "Gets It"? | WE Survive AbuseSurvivor Q & A: What Do You Mean by "Sa [...]

Unveiling the Dark History of Gynecology | Ill Will
In this eye-opening first episode of "Ill Will," host A.B. Burns-Tucker is joined by Dr. Keisha Ray to dive into the troubling history of gynecology's founding father, Dr. J. Marion Sims, [...]

The Gift of Access to YOU (audio/podcast)
This episode unpacks how those lessons of survival can linger into adulthood, making us feel like we owe access to anyone who asks.....How often do we stop to recognize the privileg [...]

Phrases People Use to Silence….the Harmed (video)
Have WE Discussed Child Predators Today? (video clip) | WE Survive AbuseWomen Should Try Being Kind to Other Women Too | WE Survive AbuseHow to Start Talking to Young Children about [...]
When Survivors See Through Lies, We Refuse to Pretend (audio/podcast)
In her career, Tonya GJ Prince has had the honor of encountering thousands of bold and courageous Survivors. With discretion, she shares one of those stories here.
*Crystal [...]

Visualizing Sexism and Misogyny: A Simple Chart to Empower Change
"Unpack the critical differences between sexism and misogyny with our eye-opening comparison chart. This video short provides a clear, visual breakdown to help you understand these [...]

Keeping Children Safe in School: Body Safety
Learning from the Loudon County Tragedy (updated) | WE Survive AbuseWE Can't Afford to Repeat the Mistakes of (PIE) Paedophile Information Exchange | WE Survive AbuseSurviving Daily: Chil [...]

Listen to Women: Sexual & Gender-based Violence :Experts Urge Victims To Break Culture Of Silence.
It is extremely important that women are given space to speak and be heard. Our very survival depends on it. 24 More Phrases People Use to Try to Silence Survivors of Sexual Vi [...]
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Big Mama Thornton: I Stand Up for Myself For As Long As I Can
Big Mama Thornton, who originally recorded the classic song "Hound Dog", was a pioneering artist who broke barriers and demanded respect in a male-dominated industry of blues artist [...]
Implanting an Enemy Within Women and Girls
You were mocked for being smart then and now by Tonya GJ Prince [...]
Red Flag #1: If They Won’t Let You Have Privacy, They Don’t See You as Human
When Privacy Is Forbidden—It’s a Deadly Warning
Some people believe that their partners, children, or family members do not deserve privacy. That belief is not just a red flag. It is a b [...]

Women Taint Nobody's Business Who You Choose to Love (audio)
Women Tain't Nobody's Business Who You Choose To Love [...]

Cherishing Me: Marriage That Supports My Self-Love (video)
When a woman says, "I want to be married and have children someday." She doesn't mean nightmarish scenarios like the one below.
Because THIS is what we do not want. [...]

From Michael Harriot: How a City Ignored the (Systemic) Rape, Murder and Terrorism of Black Women for Four Decades
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." -James BaldwinSincere conversations around ending violence against women and girls in the [...]

Breaking the silence on sexual violence in Colombia: Fulvia tells her story
Now more than ever, we must listen to the stories of women. And give space for women to say what they need to say, and not what others need them to say. Mood Board Thy Name is [...]

Survivor Affirmations: I Let Others Know When Their Actions Impact Me (video) #c…
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Filmmaker Alison Jayne Wilson: Alika Kinan Exposes Trafficking Recruitment Tactics (video)
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month From @FilmmakerAlisonJayneWilson (X)In EXIT, Alika Kinan exposes how traffickers and "recruiters" exploit the vulnera [...]

Della Reese Opens Up About Surviving Abuse: A Powerful Testimony of Strength
We all know Della Reese for her unmistakable strength, radiant beauty, and powerhouse talent. A legendary singer, actress, and spiritual leader, she graced stages and screens with a prese [...]

Predators Be Like: Only I Understand You
Predators often want people that they target to believe that they are hard to love and understand, BUT the predator, and only the predator understands them.
Predators Be Like [...]

How Male Violence Taught Women & Girls to Attack One Another (audio)
In these very troubled days, a woman or girl reporting male violence AND her attempts to prevent male violence are viewed as far worse than male violence.Tonya GJ Prince Even f [...]

Pap Smear Tips for Concerned Female Patients (10 videos)
Nope, it isn't "your imagination" and you are not "making a big deal out of nothing." Pap smears are extremely necessary and extremely uncomfortable. Even more so if you have been vi [...]
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Survivor Affirmations: I Live an Authentic Life, Lessons from Big Mama Thornton (podcast episode)
In this compelling episode of the We Survive Abuse podcast, we dive into the powerful life and legacy of blues legend Big Mama Thornton. Join host Tonya GJ Prince as she unpack [...]

Unshackled: Black Women, Boundaries, and the Right to Rest
I saw a video short this morning where a young woman stated that we women were talking about a few things a little too much. Among those was: divine femineity, 4B movement, [...]

Medical Sexism and Misogyny: The Harm in “Assigned Female at Birth”
Often used in medical and social contexts, this phrase can inadvertently reinforce harmful stereotypes, limit individual identities, and perpetuate societal norms that restrict personal f [...]

Mahogany: Beyond Fashion, a Lesson in Power and Abuse 💔
Mahogany is often celebrated for its style—but the film also quietly shows obsession, control, and emotional abuse.
But beneath that glossy surface lies a cautionary tale about emotiona [...]

(UPDATE) We Teach Girls To Say “No”, Until: The Brave Girls in Vermont
Update: Vermont High School Backs Down Over “Transgender” Incident After ADF Files a First Amendment Lawsuit - The New AmericanI'm proud of these girls! We want girls to s [...]

Sexual Exploitation in Slavery (3 videos)
15 Outrageous Facts About Sex Farms During Slavery [...]
Survivor Affirmations on Audio
Survivor Affirmations: Change is My FriendSurvivor Affirmations: I Stand in My Truth3 Short Christian Devotionals for Mighty MothersSurvivor Affirmations: Health and Opportunities27 Affir [...]
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It Worked for Oprah: Self-Belief Tips from Successful People (audio)
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The Black Church is Called to Be Courageous Against Misogynists (audio version included)
LISTEN HERE
Black women also experience significantly higher rates of psychological abuse — including humiliation, insults, name-calling and coercive control — than do women overall.Amer [...]

By the Power of Self-Protection (podcast/audio)
In a world that often tells women to shrink, to please, and to ignore their instincts, self-protection is a revolutionary act.Join Tonya GJ Prince in this empowering episode of We Survive [...]

The Harrowing Murder of Olivia Jones | Killers Caught On Camera
Self care alert: Despite the smiling thumbnail, this is hard video to watch. The surveillance cameras that he posted in the home helped to convict him of her murder. They now serve as [...]
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Invest in Yourself: Overcome Financial Hurdles to Afford College
AUDIO: https://empowerminty.gumroad.com/l/idayfFor many women, healing includes leaving the confinements of their current "comfort zone".In this recording, I talk about the possibili [...]

Denzel Washington on Malcolm X: The Deception of Being Called “Hateful” for Self-Preservation
If you have been called "hateful" because you stand up for your own safety, maybe you can relate to this video clip and the life and perhaps at least some of the wise teachings of M [...]
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Survivor Affirmations: I Love Spending Time with Me
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Rights at Risk: Unpacking the Erosion of Women’s Freedoms (podcast episode)
What is happening to the rights of women and girls when it comes to our decisions about our safety, well-being, dignity, and privacy?LINK [...]
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My Health and Safety Matters Too: Why “Assigned Female at Birth” Sparks Backlash
Explore why women's rights groups argue that this phrase not only diminishes the lived experiences of women but also risks erasing the realities of biological sex that are central t [...]
The Times Change—And So Do We
"The only constant in life is change."-Heraclitus
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."-Heraclitus
Times have always [...]
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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 of We Survive Abuse, host Tonya GJ P [...]
Cathy Hughes and The Quiet Storm: Healing on the Airwaves
“Good evening, sweetheart…”Those few words, whispered through radios across America, weren’t just an introduction—they were an invitation. An invitation to breathe, to feel, to remember [...]

How My Pastor Showed Me the Power of the Pulpit to End Violence and Abuse (audio)
The Eye of the Child Sexual Abuse Survivor: A Black Man Takes the Mic | WE Survive AbuseThe Black Church is Called to Be Courageous Against Misogynists (audio version included) | [...]
MEDICINAL HEALING
VIOLATIONS
Cultural Complicity: The Silence That Hurts More Than the First Harm
He Did the Harm. They Held the Door.
Sometimes it’s not just the person who hurts you.
It’s the people who stay quiet.
It’s the family who says,“Don’t bring that up around your grand [...]
🔇 Respectable-Silencing Is Still Silencing
🔇 Respectable-Silencing Is Still Silencing
And it’s one of the most dangerous kinds.
Some people won’t yell over you.They won’t insult you.They won’t throw slurs.
They’ll just gently [...]

The War on Women Hits Another Low: Maternal Deaths
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10 Truths About Grooming: What It Is and What It Is Not
Grooming is a word we hear often, but too many people still misunderstand what it truly means. That misunderstanding can lead to silence, shame, and even misplaced blame on survivors. I [...]

Why It is Safer and Wiser to Avoid Rushing into Marriage
Love and marriageLove and marriageGo together like a horse and carriageGreat songNot great life advice.
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What Is Agency—and What Does It Have to Do with Your Safety?
✨ You Hear It All the Time These Days: “Agency.” But What Does That Actually Mean?
In conversations about trauma, healing, justice, and identity—we hear the word agency more and more.
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🧱 You Don’t Have to Build the House to Set the Fire:
The Truth About Harm Within Oppressive Systems
Some people argue:“I didn’t build the system. So I can’t be responsible for the harm it causes.”
Because our unique position in society— [...]

The Truth About External Validation: What It Builds, It Can Destroy
The Queen is the most powerful piece on the chess board.
We all need connection. We all need recognition. But when external validation becomes the cornerstone of your life—your identit [...]

Mail Order Domestic Violence
(revised from original post 7/1/15)After the RiceLila married Jack.Things were fairy tale for a long time. And then the abuse started. Then it stopped. Then it never stopped.LilaLila was [...]

There Are No Magic Words That Grant Access to Our Boundaries
There are no magic words.
No title, no role, no identity, no costume, no tone of voice, no declaration of who you claim to be—
grants you automatic access to our bodies, our spaces, or [...]
🌺 Affirmation Post: “I Will Not Apologize for Surviving”
A truth spoken from generations who endured, to those rising now.
I will not apologize for surviving.Not for growing wiser. Not for finally speaking the truth that once sat like a [...]
When Childhood Triggers Resurface: Healing Before It Becomes Harm
You Do Not Have to Pass on Pain
If you find yourself feeling anger rise around children—if you feel the urge to control, dominate, or humiliate—it is not the child who is the problem.
T [...]

Isn’t It Refreshing When a Man “Gets It”?
POV: Anti-Misogynist Podcast@cyzeyesboudoir@cyzeyesboudoir How podcasters could sound if they werent so busy dissing women. #podcast #misogyny #allmen #empowerment #boudoirphotogr [...]
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Even in Crisis Women Are Planners!
Fun Facts:Did you know? Starfish have the remarkable ability to regenerate entire limbs if they are damaged or lost. They can regenerate a new arm in just a few weeks and can e [...]

🩸 They’ve Always Watched the Womb: A History of Obsession, Control & Harm w/video featuring Michelle Browder, Mothers of Gynecology
🩸 They’ve Always Watched the Womb: A History of Obsession, Control & Harm
From the plantation to the present day, men—particularly those in power—have long been fascinated by female [...]

Listen to Women: Sexual & Gender-based Violence :Experts Urge Victims To Break Culture Of Silence.
It is extremely important that women are given space to speak and be heard. Our very survival depends on it. 24 More Phrases People Use to Try to Silence Survivors of Sexual Vi [...]

Journalist withheld information about Emmett Till’s murder, documents show
From Washington Post:Journalist withheld information about Emmett Till’s murder, documents show [...]
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Black Women’s Caucus Statement Against Gender Ideology
Black Women’s Caucus Statement Against Gender Ideology [...]
Power Doesn’t Always Mean Protection—And That’s the Problem
I’ve worked with women in power.Judges. Prosecutors. City council members. Mayor.Some of them carried that power with integrity. Some used it to protect.But others?They got so close to [...]

Are You Sure That You Are Listening to Women and Girls? (audio & blog post)
In this world where misogyny and sexism runs rampant, even fellow women may need continued education on simply listening to the concerns of women and girls.Here are a few warning signs to [...]
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Centering Women and Girls, Again
They want us to stop centering women and girls. We will not comply.-TGJP
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Healthy Teen Dating Tip Sheet
CANVA LINK There has always been a lot of pressure on girls regarding dating. There are so many traps that can put labels on her. Terrible ones. Disgusting ones. &nb [...]
💔 When She Protects Herself, He Cries Harm
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There are men—too many—who believe that a woman harms them simply by refusing to be harmed by them.
She sets a boundary.She tells the truth.She leaves.She survives. [...]
Claudette Colvin: The Young Revolutionary Who Moved a Nation
Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin. In March 1955, this 15-year-old Black girl in Montgomery, Alabama, did something radical—she refused to give up her bus seat to a white pass [...]
When They Say You’re ‘Not So Innocent’—You Still Deserve Justice
How to Stay Safe When You're Judged Instead of Believed
In the quiet corners of our communities, there are Survivors who never got justice—not because there wasn’t harm, but because so [...]

WE Have a Long Way to Go Before Women and Girls are Safe to Speak Freely
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Rights at Risk: Unpacking the Erosion of Women’s Freedoms (podcast episode)
What is happening to the rights of women and girls when it comes to our decisions about our safety, well-being, dignity, and privacy?LINK [...]

What is Going on with Social Media Influencers and Domestic Violence?! Part 2
Hell is Truth Seen Too Late.Thomas Hobbes
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When Beauty Becomes a Battleground: 7 Names for This Power Grab
When men try to crown one woman and crucify another based on looks, that’s not preference—it’s control wrapped in a compliment.
That ain’t admiration. That’s a system.And baby, we were [...]

Medical Sexism and Misogyny: The Harm in “Assigned Female at Birth”
Often used in medical and social contexts, this phrase can inadvertently reinforce harmful stereotypes, limit individual identities, and perpetuate societal norms that restrict personal f [...]

10 Common Myths About Grooming (and the Truth Survivors Need to Know)
Grooming is one of the most misunderstood forms of abuse. Many people still believe dangerous myths that downplay the harm or shift blame onto survivors. These misconceptions make it [...]

15 Signs You’re Not Being Lazy,You’re In Functional Freeze Mode#psycholo…
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The Whispers That Steal Your Sanity: Understanding and Fighting Back Against Gaslighting
Let's be honest, the word "gaslighting" gets thrown around a lot these days. But for those of us who've lived it, it's not a trendy buzzword; it's real. It's the insidious erosion of [...]
Don’t Tell Me You’re Not One of Them. Show Me.
They got so much things to say right now.About what I should’ve done.Where I should’ve been.How I should’ve healed.How loud.How soft.How fast.How long.
But don't tell me you're not one o [...]

Tiffany Jenae Carroll: It is Still Against the Law to Defend Yourself Against an Abusive Male
I believe in love.....BUT, I'm not convinced that everyone believes that women have a right to be safe in the pursuit of true love. As you read the story of Tiffany Jenae [...]
🎯 Pattern Denial: The Sinister Art of Pretending Not to Know
Some truths are not too complex to understand—they're just too inconvenient to admit.
Even toddlers can identify patterns. I once babysat a precious little girl who would simply run up t [...]

Radical Self-Worth: A Woman is a Miraculous Human BEING
This past week of women being harmed by fire has left me reflecting upon the women that I have worked with who were scarred, burned, and/or severely injured by men. Men who hat [...]
When the Request for Truth Is Framed as Hate
It’s an old tactic.Polished. Weaponized.Still as effective as ever.
When someone—especially a woman, especially someone from a minoritized group—asks for the truth, the pushback is swift [...]

Disrespect Is Not a Small Thing—It’s a Pattern, a Wound, and a Warning (Quotes)
Disrespect is more than just “rudeness.”It is a dehumanizing act—a subtle (or loud) reminder that someone sees you as less than.Less worthy.Less human.Less important.
And too often, the [...]
Sex-Based Boundaries Are NOT Jim Crow
Lately, we’ve seen more people comparing sex-based boundaries for women and girls (like in shelters, sports, prisons, bathrooms) to Jim Crow-era racial segregation.
As a Black woman, I n [...]
Male Access Supremacy: When Entitlement Disguises Itself as Equality
There is a belief too many refuse to name—because to name it would reveal the lie.
It is the belief that:
“No space should ever be off-limits to males.”
Not even when that space [...]
Her VOICE is Terrifying But Not His Violence?
Some men don’t define harm as what they’ve done.They define harm as a woman’s refusal to keep quiet about it.
In this upside-down worldview, her voice becomes the villain.Her survival be [...]

Survivor Affirmations: Wise Words from Louise Elliot on Self-Checks
Wise words shared by Louise Elliot on the X platform. When it comes to how we treat other people; we *all* fall short sometimes, but change, growth, & recovery isn't [...]

Survivor Rachel Williams Highlights Strangulation Timeline
Strangulation is often viewed as a very casual thing these days. Too few appreciate how dangerous it truly is. Domestic violence abuse Survivor Rachel Williams who writes that [...]
Betrayal Blindness: The Cost of Ignoring Harm
Betrayal is not always loud. It does not always come with a clear sign or a dramatic confrontation. Sometimes, it comes wrapped in silence, in denial, in the willful act of looking away.
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10 Excellent Memoirs about the Sexual Violence Survivor's Journey
Glad to see that we are in a season of listening to the powerful voices of Survivors. Excellent! What is most unfortunate is that there are so many out there. This week [...]

Legal and Policy Rights: Surviving Abuse in the Modern Era (Current News)
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Some of Us Refuse To Walk Back into Bondage Dressed as Progress
Some folks treat danger like it’s a dare.They treat survival like it’s a thrill.They treat oppression like it’s a rollercoaster ride—they want to hop back on and drag you with them.But yo [...]

23 Common Excuses Used to Downplay Safety Risks for Women
The words in italics are words commonly used by general society to scapegoat women for male violence. The words in bold are the words we need to speak more loudly and more boldly.
IF [...]
💔 They’ve Been Ignoring Our Pain for Generations. But We Still Feel It.
On yesterday there was a non-subtle outcry on at least one social media application calling for Black people to go to Los Angeles, California and get involved in the conflict between IC [...]

If You Have the Platform, Have the Courage Too
Some people have the loudest mics.The branding that screams “progressive,” “feminist,” “for the people.”
But when Black women raised concerns about fairness, safety, and truth?You went [...]

Safe Spaces for Women: 6500 Hospital Assaults in Four Years
Reminder, sex-based sanctuaries in healing spaces remain a necessity for women and girls. There is a reason that women are being pushed to give up their spaces while males aren't fa [...]

THIS is The TRUTH About Dating Preferences & Inclusion
@thisissavvy ♬ original sound - Sav!
@tgjprince We Are ALL Entitled to Our Unique Dating Preferences ♬ original sound - TGJPrince
When a Man Gets It @the.consciou [...]
It Won’t Stop Until Everyone Steps In—Including Men
Violence and abuse don’t just happen in a vacuum. They happen in a world that stays silent, makes excuses, or shrugs its shoulders when it should rise up.
And here's the hard truth:Most [...]

Surviving Abuse Daily: News for Survivors
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She Knows What He’s Capable Of—Do You?
Why doesn't she leave?
Because domestic abuse is not a disagreement. It’s a terror campaign.
Because domestic abuse isn’t a disagreement.It’s a campaign of terror—planned, persistent, [...]

I Am LOVING Me, You Work On Loving You.
During my freshman year in college, I thought my hippie-like sociology teacher & me would be cool. I love sociology & writing. This was gone be good. She thought.Plot t [...]

Jamyle Cannon: Safe Adults Demonstrate Safe Behavior
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.Frederick Douglass I am a fan of Jamyle Cannon's explanation of boundaries. Safeguarding is about pr [...]
💔 When Sisterhood Is a Silencer: Spotting the Wounds Behind the Smile
Some women walk with us in sisterhood—but not in solidarity.
They speak our language. Quote the affirmations. Light the candles. Clap at the empowerment conferences. Sit in the women’s c [...]
“Why Can’t I Say She Made a Bad Choice?”
We hear it all the time.
“She knew he was violent.”“We warned her.”“She got mad at us for trying to help.”“Why can’t I say she made a bad choice?”
Here’s why:
Because what you’re cal [...]
Healing When Your Abuser Is Still Welcome at the Table
The betrayal no one wants to talk about—but every Survivor remembers.
There’s a kind of betrayal that lives in the silence.In the sideways glances.In the excuses.In the celebration [...]

🚧 9 Signs You’re Dealing with a Stonewaller
And Why That’s Not Your Fault[WeSurviveAbuse.com]
Stonewalling is one of the most soul-draining tactics used in abusive relationships. It’s when someone shuts you down—emotionally, ver [...]
Call Him What? When Abusers & Traffickers Demand to Be Named Something Special
✦ by WeSurviveAbuse.com
In courtroom after courtroom, from high-profile celebrity trials to quietly buried local cases, a deeply disturbing pattern emerges:Abusers and traffickers ofte [...]
VIOLATIONS AGAINST SAFETY AND WELL-BEING
HEALTH
VIOLATIONS AGAINST OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

30 Signs of a Dangerous Person: How to Protect Yourself from Manipulators & Predators
Unsafe people don’t always reveal their true nature immediately. They test boundaries, manipulate em [...]

How Women are Surviving More Abuse in Prison
For Some Girls, Sexual Abuse Can Lead to Prison
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The Right to Say “NO” is Mine: Youth Edition (video)
Same Game, Different Day: Violating Women's and Children's Rights | WE Survive AbuseIsn't It Refreshin [...]

Women Have Every Right to Feel Safe Even If That Annoys You
Immediately following the height of #MeToo women and girls have been inundated with messages like "be [...]
If He Will Strangle You, He May Kill You
There are few acts more dangerous, more intimate, and more predictive of future lethal violence than [...]

It’s Not New to Center Men—It’s Just Repackaged
Males demanding that the world stop, shift, and reshape itself—laws, policies, language, protections [...]
Prompt Questions: If Being a Woman is an “Identity” Then Who Speaks for Women?
In many cultures, including those in the North American west, women and girls are conditioned to [...]

Letter from an Angry Survivor of Sexual Violence about this Bill Cosby Tragedy
7/7/2015
Tonight I am angry.
That isn't my default setting though. Usually, I smile so much [...]

When Deception Increases Risk for Children
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The “Helper” Mandate is Hurting Us
It whispers to Black people—especially Black women —that we are here to help.To soothe.To teach.To for [...]
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What May Come When You Say “No”
Things That May Happen When You Say "No" by Tonya GJ PrinceTo authentically be YOU, yo [...]
9 Reasons Why Making Laws Around Beliefs That Serve a Few While Harming Most is Dangerous
Laws are meant to serve and protect everyone, not just a chosen few. But time and time again, histor [...]

We Need Politicians Who Center Women’s Real Lives
We need politicians who center women. Full stop.
Not just women who marry.Not just women who mother.N [...]
The Real Exclusion Happens When We Refuse to Face the Truth: Male on Male Violence
It is not women who are being exclusionary when we protect our spaces.It is not women who are the barr [...]
When the System Calls It a Catfight: The Silencing of Black Lesbian Survivors
A Survivor-centered truth from an advocate who has witnessed too much silence
Let’s tell th [...]
🧨 The Dangerous Oversight in Some “Alternative Justice” Conversations
In the push for restorative or alternative justice, one painful reality is too often left behind:
👉 [...]
Own the Narrative: The Power of Storytelling Against Epistemicide
In a world where algorithms dictate whose voices are heard and whose truths are silenced, storytelli [...]

No Gratitude, No Quilt: A Lesson from My Mama (and a Little Fried Chicken)
*Updated for 2025
Several months ago, my mom asked me to pick up some hair accessories like t [...]
Cultural Complicity: The Silence That Hurts More Than the First Harm
He Did the Harm. They Held the Door.
Sometimes it’s not just the person who hurts you.
It’s the pe [...]

Get Caught Up and Protect: FBI Sextortion Warning
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Politicians Must Stop Dismissing Us: Women’s Safety is Non-Negotiable
Political leaders must prioritize protecting those rights that women need independently of men.
Abo [...]
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The Days of Girls
Hawaii settles class-action lawsuit after female high school athletes were forced to practice water po [...]

I Will Survive: How Survivor Gloria Gaynor Keeps Inspiring Decades After the Release of Grammy Winning Song
originally published 2/8/ 2016At First I Was Afraid... When we have been wounded we must heal. T [...]

Which Male Organizations Center or Highlight the Issues of Trans Men?
Women's organizations such as UN Women make it a practice to center the issues that impact trans [...]

🎶 Playlist: Songs That Speak the Truth — Domestic Violence & Survival
Sometimes music is the only thing brave enough to say what we’ve been through.
This playlist brings t [...]
Who Benefits From My Silence?
Every time I swallowed the truth, someone else got fed.Fed with power.Fed with protection.Fed with t [...]

They Know What They’re Doing: Why Abusers Target Neurodivergent People—Especially in Love
Let’s talk about something that far too often stays in the shadows:
Abusers know what they’re doing [...]
7 Devastating Truths About the Atrocities Facing Women and Girls in Sudan (and Why the World Must Not Look Away)
Women and girls in Sudan are facing unspeakable violence—sexual violence used as a weapon of war, mass [...]

The Faux Fight Against Child Sex Abuse
Last May was one of the happiest days of my entire life.My son graduated from high school. I sat there [...]
When the Bank Said No: How Credit Laws Once Trapped Survivors in Abuse
Before we begin, a word to younger generations: Please extend grace to the women who came before you.
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The Benefit of Anger for Survivors: A Fire That Heals
For too long, Survivors have been told to suppress their anger. “Be the bigger person.” “Let it go.” [...]
Consent Is Not an Afterthought. It Is the First Requirement
from WeSurviveAbuse.com
Let’s make this plain:Consent is not a footnote.It is not a favor.It is not a [...]
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Child Centering vs Personal Interest Centering: Only One of These Keeps Kids Safe (video)
What happened to those girls in Loudon County was always preventable. Remember folks yellin [...]

Unless He Says So
From X.comA woman or girl can say no to a man in her space. Unless he refuses to admit that he is [...]

6 Ways Asking for Help Enriches Your Life
I realize that in our society, it is almost fashionable to come down on someone in need. Unfortu [...]
When Children Ask for Safeguards: Reflections on the Supreme Court, Safety, and Respect
In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision around parental rights and school curriculum, the con [...]
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 [...]

A Spell Too Far: Protect Children or Leave Them Alone
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Even in Progressive Spaces, Systems Still Fail Survivors
In many justice-minded communities, we say the right things:
🟩 Believe Survivors.🟩 Abolish harmful [...]

Stay Safe in Uncertain Times: The Top 10 Benefits of a Crisis Safety Plan You Can’t Afford to Ignore (FREE Plan Download)
Safety Plan Crisis WorksheetsWriting down and reflecting on a crisis safety plan can have severa [...]

Say It With Your Chest: Black Victims Deserve Justice—No Exceptions
Stop weaponizing white men’s impunity to excuse Black men’s predation.
Accountability for Black [...]
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30 Signs of a Dangerous Person: How to Protect Yourself from Manipulators & Predators
Unsafe people don’t always reveal their true nature immediately. They test boundaries, manipulate emotions, and gain trust before showing their wors [...]
🚩 Red Flag: When Someone Is Offended by Your Boundaries
Pay attention.
If someone—a person, a group, a movement, a “friend,” a partner—gets angry, offended, or manipulative because you’ve set a boundary…
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Familiarity Doesn’t Make Stranger Abuse Irrelevant
There’s a manipulation tactic that keeps slipping into our public conversations—one that says:
“Most people are abused by someone they know… so [...]

FALSE! FAKE! FRAUD!: Some of Us Have Seen This Before
I'm learning that many of us who lived through the 1970's, 1980's, & 1990s psychiatric and abuse scandals see many of today's social issues [...]
Why We All Build Our Own Healing Spaces
It may be noticed when specific groups build their own
healing spaces but nearly everyone builds their own healing spaces
where people who live, s [...]
🚨 Signs of Harm Justification
If you’ve ever had to convince someone that what hurt you was actually wrong… this is for you.
Some people don’t deny that harm happened.They just [...]
BOOKS AND RESOURCES

A Journey to Finding Our Voices Through Personal Stories (podcast/audio)
Your Survivor story has the power to heal. On this ep [...]
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Listening to Older Women to Gain Master Survival Tips (audio)
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How to Get the Truth Around Obstacles of Myths, Lies, & Distraction: Infographics
Let Me Tell ItI once worked as the sexual assault Out [...]

How Do Domestic Abusers Know How to Use the Same Techniques of Oppression
‘It’s like you go to abuse school’: how domesti [...]
E. Lynn Harris: The Visionary Black Author Who Gave Us Stories We’d Never Seen—But Always Needed
Long before mainstream platforms embraced diverse sto [...]

Mood Book: Kioni. Keep Walking in Rhythm
Mood Book: Kioni Keep Walking in RhythmKioni: t [...]
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Survivor Affirmations: I Love Spending Time with Me
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Indications of Low Self-Awareness (Infographic)
Low Self Awareness Tonya GJ Prince by [...]
Naming Ourselves: The Right of Women to Define Our Power and Purpose (audio/Podcast)
In this episode of the We Sur [...]

Your Vocal Power: Podcast Selections for Survivors this Week
From WE Survive Abuse podcast. Stories of inspi [...]
Empower Your Daughter: A Quick Reference Guide to Raising a Confident and Assertive Young Woman (flipbook)
Exploring the Dark Side of Festivals: Uncove [...]
That Joyful Girl Journal
That Joyful Girl Journal
For the girl who still [...]
An Infographic Explanation of the Word “No” (infographic) w/ audio
🚩Because people who can't take "no" for an answer [...]

Can White Women Deny Black Women Womanhood? (audio)
Womanhood is about character, lessons, wisdom, [...]

A Call to Center Women and Girls in Abortion Rights (audio)
A-Call-to-Center-Women-and-Girls-in-Abortion-Ri [...]

Catching Up On Some Reads (Great Books)
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Internet Marketing for Stay-At-Home Moms
Internet Marketing for Stay-At-Home Moms There a [...]
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Invest in Yourself: Overcome Financial Hurdles to Afford College
AUDIO: https://empowerminty.gumroad.com/l/idayfF [...]

WE Survive Abuse presents: What Deserves Your Attention (flipbook)
WE Survive Abuse Presents: How to Overcome I [...]

The Power of Healing Spaces: Why Race-Specific Healing Groups Are as Vital as Sex-Specific Ones (audio/podcast)
Healing is universal, but the paths we take to get th [...]

Big Life Lessons That Teach Black Girls to Silence Their Pain: Um, The Hair
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Believing Everyone Plays Fair? Here’s How It Backfires (Infographic)
Believing everyone respects boundaries is a hop [...]

Spotting the Red Flags: Early Warning Signs of Manipulative and Abusive People (audio/podcast)
Manipulators don’t wear name tags, but their ac [...]

The Forbidden Truth About Intimate Partner Violence & Abuse Revealed by Wyatt O'Brian Evans
I'd like to introduce to some of you a Survivor who m [...]

11 Reasons Taking from Girls to Give to Boys is Not Supportive of Equality and Fairness for Girls (infographic) (updated w/audio)
Two children are playing.One boy. One girl.The [...]
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The Fearless Female: Embracing Self-Belief (ebook)
A beautiful little girl informed me that my fir [...]

How Male Violence Taught Women & Girls to Attack One Another (audio)
In these very troubled days, a woman or girl re [...]

The Deadly Danger of Eroding Girls’ Boundaries: Black Women Murdered Among Friends (audio)
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Never Go Back: Break-Up Safety Tips for Abused Partners (Infographic)
Speaking of never going back.....
Brea [...]

Non-Stranger Assault: Why Self-Doubt is Part of the Trauma, Not the Truth (Infographic)
Non-Stranger Assault: Why Self-Doubt [...]
Civil Rights Treasures from the March on Washington: Gloria Richardson
Civil Rights Pioneer [...]
How Vision Boards Help Survivors Reclaim Their Future
For Survivors of trauma, the journey to hea [...]
How Poetry Can Teach Us About Self Love
How Poetry Can Teach Us About Self Love [...]

You Are Worthy Now and You Were Then: Featuring Brielle Fowler (audio/podcast)
In this empowering episode of Survivor Affirm [...]
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Autonomy in Dating and Partner Selection is Our Birthright (audio/podcast)
Autonomy in Dating and Partner Selection [...]
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Big Mama Thornton: I Stand Up for Myself For As Long As I Can
Big Mama Thornton, who originally recorded the [...]
Survivor Affirmations on Audio
Survivor Affirmations: Change is My FriendSurvivor Af [...]
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8 Common Characteristics of People Who Support and Enable Abusive People (Infographic)
Some people find truth-telling to be abhorrent [...]

Fear is a Gift: Quotes from Gavin de Becker (updated with podcast link)
Listen to this blog [...]
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My Health and Safety Matters Too: Why “Assigned Female at Birth” Sparks Backlash
Explore why women's rights groups argue that th [...]

12 Unapologetic Truths: Your Rights as a Woman Are Unconditional (Audio/podcast)
Your rights as a woman are not up for de [...]

Survivor Affirmations: My Female Existence is Sacred and Worthy of Unapologetic Self-Care (podcast)
Survivor Affirmations: I Deserve Peac from Wi [...]
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Let Women and Girls Tell Their Own Stories (25 Journal Prompts)
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Gaslighting and Red Flags: Black Women & Girls and Safety
We will never get another you. Please keep yourself safe!-TGJP “Do not ever apologise for existing or for taking up space in the world.”— Chi [...]
🌿 My Self-Soothe Journal
🌿 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 ner [...]

20 Youtube Video Ideas for Introverts (Product)
20 Youtube Video Ideas for Introverts20 YouTube Video Ideas For Introverts eBookAre you an introvert struggling to start making videos on Yo [...]
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Your Ultimate Youtube Content Creator Success Bundle
Perhaps this weekend, as you ponder how you will spend your next few months, you may want to gather information about Youtube video creation.  [...]
How Vision Boards Help Survivors Reclaim Their Future
For Survivors of trauma, the journey to healing isn’t just about moving on—it’s about reclaiming, redefining, and rebuilding. One powerf [...]

Internet Marketing for Stay-At-Home Moms
Internet Marketing for Stay-At-Home Moms There are many stay at homes moms that dream of making extra money from home while they are taking c [...]

Be Well: 25 Creative Outlets for Your Wellbeing (FREE flipbook)
20 Youtube Video Ideas for Introverts (Product) | WE Survive Abuse7 Days of Journal Prompts and Affirmations (FREE download) | WE Survive [...]

15 I Am Fearless Affirmations Set
Unleash the power of positivity and self-empowerment with our editable PowerPoint on 15 Fearless Affirmations. This dynamic presentation is d [...]
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The Healing Space: A Guidebook for Women Rising in Their Power After Abuse
LINK"The Healing Space You Deserve: A Guidebook for Women Rising in Their Power After Abuse"***Includes BONUS 45 Page PTSD Journal and Workb [...]
That Joyful Girl Journal
That Joyful Girl Journal
For the girl who still believes in wonder. And for the woman who’s learning to believe in herself again.
This isn’t [...]

My Daily Self Love Journal (printable)
My Self Love Journal (printable)
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Stay Safe in Uncertain Times: The Top 10 Benefits of a Crisis Safety Plan You Can’t Afford to Ignore (FREE Plan Download)
Safety Plan Crisis WorksheetsWriting down and reflecting on a crisis safety plan can have several benefits1. Clarity and organization: Writi [...]