Respect Without Surrender
It is possible — and necessary — for people to be respected, valued, and protected by law without being granted unconditional access to y [...]
November Calendar Challenge: Violent Male Criminals Defined as “Women”
Circle the days wehn the media refers to a violent male-born criminal as a "woman".Bonus points if the publication refuses to refer to women as [...]
Sarah Palin Was Right—This Time
I don’t know if she and I will ever agree again.But today, on this?We stand on the same side of the truth.I Am a Survivor.
I survived m [...]
After a healing hiatus, WESURVIVEABUSEPodcast, hosted by Tonya GJ Prince is back
with new episodes. We are back to speak with those whose truths were dismissed, minimized, mistranslated, or never properly listened to—across languages, cultures, ages, abilities, belief systems, and life circumstances.|https://wesurviveabusepodcast.com/feed.xml|WESurviveAbusePodcast.com
with new episodes. We are back to speak with those whose truths were dismissed, minimized, mistranslated, or never properly listened to—across languages, cultures, ages, abilities, belief systems, and life circumstances.|https://wesurviveabusepodcast.com/feed.xml|WESurviveAbusePodcast.com
The Truth About Suicide that No One is Telling You
From 5/11/ 16The secret: Some people take pleasure in pouring salt into wounds that they know are there. Wounds that they have been trained to re [...]
Black Women: Unshakable, Unstoppable, Undeniable
When people build entire campaigns against you, they recognize your power even if YOU do not.
Black womanhood has never been up for debate. It has ne [...]
You Call It Staying. She Calls It Surviving.
You look at her and ask, “Why did she stay?”
But you don’t know the whole story.
You saw a snapshot.She’s been living the full movie.
To you, it [...]
The Healing Isn’t in the Headlines. It’s in the Listening
There is a rhythm that the media loves:Shock. Outrage. Silence.A Survivor comes forward.The story catches fire.It lands in headlines, hashta [...]
“Why Do Her Posts Always Seem to Reassure Men, Not Women?”
First of all, before I say anything else, for your own survival, believe her. You are growing awareness of who benefits from these declarati [...]
How Society Continues to Enable Abuse and Violation of Women and Girls in Sports
Article roundup HEREelink.io | See Original [...]
When Movements Mimic Religious Shunning: Why Silencing Dissent Won’t Build a Just World
Some of today’s loudest movements say they’re about justice, liberation, and community.
But too often, when someone disagrees—or simply asks a ques [...]
Curves, Control & Convenient Amnesia: The 90s and Early 2000s Edition
The 90s were velvet and vinyl,grunge and glitter,a time when girl groups rose—but the grip on our bodies n [...]
Justice for All: The Overlapping Paths of DEI and Disability Rights (Updated w/related links)
We need RIGHTS—not just kindness.
Because while kindness is beautiful, it is not dependable policy.
And wh [...]
It’s Not the Phrase. It’s the Harm.
Some folks are upset nowabout the phrase:“I don’t owe you.”
Around here, we are retiring the phrase.
But not [...]
When the Victim Is a Black Woman, the Rules Always Change.
Megan Thee Stallion was shot. A jury found Tory Lanez guilty. The system—however rarely—worked. And yet, years later, we are witnessing a disturbing t [...]
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 [...]
It’s Not About Tradition, It’s About Freedom: The Power of Dropping a Name That No Longer Fits
Last names are deeply personal women who live through violence, abuse, or attack. It should remain that way. Personal. Even when she chooses to reveal [...]
The Rules of Misogyny: Naming What’s Harmed Us, Reclaiming What’s Ours
Misogyny isn’t just personal. It’s systemic, strategic, and often subtle. It operates like a rigged game, full of unspoken rules designed to keep wome [...]
Some Truths We’re Not Supposed to Say Out Loud- But We Will
We see you.Not with malice.Not with envy.But with ancient knowing.
We know when something in the milk ain't cleanWe know when a movement carries rot [...]
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Societal Expectations and Assumptions That Burden Women and Girls
MOOD BOARD: Women's Choices in Relationships (video) | WE Survive AbuseYour OWN Reflections on Womanhood and Manhood | WE Survive AbuseNovember 2022: [...]
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🌿 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 nervous [...]