HERSTORY/HISTORY
āWhy didnāt they just leave?ā
Itās a question asked far too often and far too casually.But the real question is: Why do we keep asking th [...]
One day we will
learn to stop
blaming women and
girls for the safeguarding and
boundariesĀ we deploy
to protect [...]
Some women walk with us in sisterhoodābut not in solidarity.
They speak our language. Quote the affirmations. Light the candles. Clap at th [...]
"If it tries to diminish me,Ā my health,Ā
my safety,Ā Ā
my ascendance,Ā
or my rights,
Ā it is unacceptable, to me [...]
Thereās a manipulation tactic that keeps slipping into our public conversationsāone that says:āMost people are abused by someone the [...]
Speaking of never going back.....Break up safety tips for abused partners by Tonya GJ Princeelink.io | See Original [...]
For centuries, men have claimed the authority to define what a woman is. From religious texts to medical books, from courtrooms to boardroom [...]
elink.io | See Original [...]
ON AUDIO
HEALING AND AFFIRMATIONS

Another Self-Love Affirmation
Survivor Affirmation: I Love and Approve of Myself No Matter What | WE Survive AbuseMy True Story Journal: 65 Journal Prompts to Arouse Self-L [...]
.png)
Listening to Older Women to Gain Master Survival Tips (audio)
Listening-to-Older-Women-to-Gain-Master-Survival-Tips
[...]

The Ancient Words of Womanhood: Feminine Power Before ‘Femininity’
Know this: Long before present day calls for women to embrace our power,
women have been embracing our birthright power!- Tonya GJ Prince
In toda [...]

How Survivors Can Preserve the Lessons from Their Experiences for Storytelling
originally published 11/20/2015 To tell your story, you are going to need the details of your stories. No one can tell your story like you can.&n [...]

7 Ways Survivors Can Embrace Authenticity and Present Yourself Honestly:
Love MeHate MeDear LORD, please Bless us ALL cause this is ME! People think that you should get over being a victim of violence because they think tha [...]

What Can We Learn From Alabama Mayor’s Death That Allegedly Reveals More Victims (Update)
First, my prayers for comfort and healing go out to the family of Smiths Station Mayor F.L. āBubbaā Copeland. I mean that sincerely. That sa [...]
BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Enhance YOU! 52 Ways to Keep Rising Through Chaos and Change (mini download)
Creating Peace Within Yourself in the Midst of [...]

You Are Worthy Now and You Were Then: Featuring Brielle Fowler (audio/podcast)
In this empowering episode of Survivor Affirm [...]

The Power of Mindfulness (audio)
Buy on wesurvive.gumroad.com [...]

The Magic Trick: How Grooming Feels in the Beginning
They welcome you in with warmth, with open arms [...]

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 r [...]

WE Are Women: The Misters’ Obsession with Changing Names (audio)
Why do you think that people assume that a wom [...]

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 [...]

Little Book of Affirmations for Women on the Rise (ebook)
LINKLittle Book of Affirmations fo [...]

10 Excellent Memoirs about the Sexual Violence Survivor's Journey
Glad to see that we are in a season of listening to t [...]

BELOVED, BE LOVED: Improve Your Self-Esteem in One Weekend (quick start guide)
BELOVED, BE LOVED: IMPROVE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM IN [...]

How to Get the Truth Around Obstacles of Myths, Lies, & Distraction: Infographics
Let Me Tell ItI once worked as the sexual assault Out [...]

By the Power of Self-Protection (podcast/audio)
In a world that often tells women to shrink, to pleas [...]

Book: Beat Face, The Story of Surviving Myself and My Abuser
This author and I follow one another on social [...]

Healing and Change: The Ultimate Fall 2023 Book Lover’s List
elink.io | See Original [...]

Bye Misery: More Hope in Survivor memoirs
I donāt want to go to therapy sessions with people.I& [...]

10 Days of Self-Compassion for Stress-Relief (ebook)
Copy of 10 days_Self-Compassion Journ [...]

How Male Violence Taught Women & Girls to Attack One Another (audio)
In these very troubled days, a woman or girl re [...]
.png)
Invest in Yourself: Overcome Financial Hurdles to Afford College
AUDIO: https://empowerminty.gumroad.com/l/idayfF [...]

The Deadly Danger of Eroding Girls’ Boundaries: Black Women Murdered Among Friends (audio)
elink.io | See Original [...]

How to Start Talking to Young Children about Sexual Abuse
My whole world shifted. As always, it was the fault o [...]
.png)
Let Women and Girls Tell Their Own Stories (25 Journal Prompts)
LINKLet Women and Girls Tell Their Ow [...]
.png)
Big Mama Thornton: I Stand Up for Myself For As Long As I Can
Big Mama Thornton, who originally recorded the [...]

Big Life Lessons That Teach Black Girls to Silence Their Pain: Um, The Hair
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WZXk4rITptb[...]

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 [...]
.png)
My Health and Safety Matters Too: Why “Assigned Female at Birth” Sparks Backlash
Explore why women's rights groups argue that th [...]

My Daily Self Love Journal (printable)
My Self Love Journal (printable)
... [...]
.png)
Survivor Affirmations: I Love Spending Time with Me
elink.io | See Original [...]

Book Shelf: Finding Purpose in the Pain: Devotions for Victims of Parental Alienation
I received a link to the book below and it put [...]

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 [...]

Mood Book: Kioni. Keep Walking in Rhythm
Mood Book: Kioni Keep Walking in RhythmKioni: t [...]

New Read: The Handbook of Research on Trauma with Children, Working with High Poverty Schools and Communities
LINK@supreme.neck.protector #Trauma #Yo [...]

WE Survive Abuse Presents: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (FREE flip ebook)
Explainer video for flip ebook[...]

Never Go Back: Break-Up Safety Tips for Abused Partners (Infographic)
Speaking of never going back.....Brea [...]

My True Story Journal: 65 Journal Prompts to Arouse Self-Love
An excerpt from: My True Story Journal: 65 Jour [...]

Your Vocal Power: Podcast Selections for Survivors this Week
From WE Survive Abuse podcast. Stories of inspi [...]
.png)
Survivor Affirmations: I Live an Authentic Life, Lessons from Big Mama Thornton (podcast episode)
In this compelling episode of the We Survive Ab [...]
.png)
Your Ultimate Youtube Content Creator Success Bundle
Perhaps this weekend, as you ponder how you will spen [...]
How We Villainize Black Women Who Disagree with Males: C. Delores Tucker (audio story)
How We Villainize Black Women Who Disagree with [...]

Non-Stranger Assault: Why Self-Doubt is Part of the Trauma, Not the Truth (Infographic)
Non-Stranger Assault: Why Self-Doubt [...]
VIOLATIONS

Affirmations for Parents Trying to Keep the Family Close
Podcast Episode Link:https://anchor.fm/survivoreye/episodes/Affirmations-for-Parents-Trying-to-Keep-the-Family-Close-e1kmoj8 [...]

The Warrior Women from History
elink.io | See Original [...]

Unsilencing Women’s Voices: Our Power in Speaking Up about Female Health and Social Issues
"Social pats on the head will not cure health problems that have been ailing women for centuries".- Tonya GJ PrinceSo this happened .......A beautiful content creator shared a video on he [...]

Creating Safe Spaces: Encouraging Open Discussions About Personal Security
How many times have you hesitated before speaking up about your safety concerns? How often have you been told, "Oh, you're overreacting," "Itās not that serious," "That never happen [...]

Infatuation vs. Love: Learning the Difference Can Save Your Spirit
Some people will chase your light like moths to a flameādrawn to your beauty, your spirit, your energyābut never once asking if you feel safe in their fire.
It can feel like love.Theyāll [...]
A Letter to the Young Me Who Didn’t Know She Was Magic Yet
You were never too much.You were never asking for too much.You were never dreaming too loud, loving too hard, feeling too deep.
I know people made you question yourselfātold you to shrin [...]

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 makes me smile instantly. He is passionate, informed, and somehow finds a way to do this often distressful work with gregarious jo [...]

How to Get Your Children Summer Ready to Avoid Sex Offenders
Summer Vacation Can Be Dangerous Is it summer again already?This time of year concerns me.I can tell you from personal experience that predators who prey on children love this time [...]
.jpg)
Celia: How an Enslaved Girl Continues to Inform Black Women’s Work to End Violence Against Women
Celia1. (1855) Celia was a slave girl who was tried and executed for killing her enslaver after enduring years of rape.2. Her case brought to the front of the minds the question of an ens [...]
.png)
Are You ‘Tolerating’ More Hate Than You Think?
Originally published 4/7/23Reminder:Who you think you are and who you really are isnāt always the same thing.When you support women being silenced because they disagree with malesā¦. [...]
So, Who Centers Female Issues?
So if there are women who don't believe that: female health, female reproductive systems, female genital mutilation, menstruation, menstruation hutsperiod poverty, endometriosis, PC [...]

At the Intersection of Surviving and Healing Racial Trauma
elink.io | See Original [...]
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
boundariesĀ we deploy
to protect ourselves
from the ravages of male violence
[...]

Women Are Not a Collection of Regressive Stereotypes
All gender stereotypes are regressive. To say that a woman is anyone-whether female or male-who instantiates the regressive stereotypes associated with women is to define "woma [...]

From Objectified to Empowered: Womenās Rights in Medicine Inspired by Henrietta Lacks (podcast/audio)
Ā Henrietta Lacksā story is a stark reminder of the injustices women, especially Black women, have faced in the medical field. Her cells, taken without her knowledge or [...]

How Women are Surviving More Abuse in Prison
For Some Girls, Sexual Abuse Can Lead to Prison
elink.io | See Original [...]
50 Times We Walked Past YouāOur Hair Not to Your Liking, But We Were Dying Inside
You saw our hair.
Not our fear.Not our exhaustion.Not our grief.Not our pain.
Just our hair.
You formed opinions. You whispered. You rolled your eyes.But you didnāt ask what we were [...]

How Men Who Respect Women Can Show It Every Day
About the So-Called "Male Loneliness Epidemic"I do not think that men who value women and treat women well have ever heard of this so-called male loneliness epidemic.How Men Who Respect W [...]

20 Common Misconceptions About When and Why Survivors “Should Be Over the Pain”
Ā Our nervous system doesn't comprehend "forgive & forget."Ā
We can try to not think about trauma that happened to us-- but then we end up feeling "crazy" when our body & [...]

Pet Safety and Animal Support: A Vital Resource for Abuse Survivors
When people discuss domestic violence, they often focus on the emotional and physical impacts on human Survivors. Yet, there is another layer of suffering that frequently goes unn [...]

UPDATE: How Good Parents Miss Child Sexual Abuse and 5 Questions to Change That
Update: I published this during the summer months (2015). It spread across quite a few websites and I got a great deal of positive feedback. However, some parents & caretake [...]

Listen to Women: Domestic Violence Survivor Story | Kathy Hiller
More than ever, people from left all the way through to the right, men AND women are attempting to silence the voices of women and girls and bring them into 'compliance'.   [...]

The Four Pillars of Oppression: Misogyny, Gynophobia, Sexism, and Patriarchy
Women do not suffer oppression by accident. The systems that harm usāmisogyny, gynophobia, sexism, and patriarchyāare built into society, shaping the way women are treated, valued, and co [...]
Our Safety Isn’t a Punchline: Standing Strong Against Ridicule
Womenās safety isnāt a joke. Ain't a damn thing "funny" about it.Yet, whenever we gather the courage to openly discuss our unique safety challenges, there are those who respond no [...]

Inclusion Includes Boundaries and Safety
Sometimes a mutual on social media posts something that makes you clarify your position even more. Personally, I don't think that drag entertainment belongs in schools. I like [...]

“Why Didn’t She Fight Back?”
Ā I like how Apple Tree Yard explains it. The character seems to be speaking a language that he understands. Clearly.[...]

Book: Beat Face, The Story of Surviving Myself and My Abuser
This author and I follow one another on social media. I once complimented her for being "chameleon" like. Her look changes and she becomes unrecognizable.A short time later, I [...]

“I Donāt Want to Choose Sidesā Is a Side
The illusion of neutrality is a weapon.
When harm is doneāwhen a woman speaks her truth and dares to name what broke herāthere is always a moment.
A moment where people pause.Back away. [...]

Robin Givens’ Courage: Society’s Response to Domestic Violence Has Not Changed Enough Since 1988
>>"Robin Givens was expected to LIE to shield a man."<<On the one hand, people interrogate domestic violence victims. "Why didn't she leave?""Why does she stay?""Why not [...]
.png)
Girls Will Never Run the World If They Are Not Safe
elink.io | See Original [...]

A Victory for the Future of Women in Leadership
No matter what people may say, the facts are these: From the National ReviewKamala Harris has, as of this writing, the fourth-most votes of any presidential candidate in U.S. h [...]

Fear is a Gift: Quotes from Gavin de Becker (updated with podcast link)
Listen to this blog post here
There are definitely times when we should overcome our fears.Ā And there are times when we should listen carefully [...]
Politicians Must Stop Dismissing Us: Women’s Safety is Non-Negotiable
Political leaders must prioritize protecting those rights that women need independently of men.
Abortion rights, often debated fiercely, are fundamentally connected to relationships wi [...]
.png)
Child Curriculum Issues Around Sexuality Instruction in Schools Are Not Just Left vs Right
No matter what anyone tells you, the assertion of the latest guidelines around just how far to go when it comes to sexuality in schools as being left vs right or hate vs good is not the t [...]

How Kansas City Police Ignored Warnings a Killer Targeted Black Women, Until One Escaped
https://wesurviveabuse.com/2025/03/silenced-prey-unsolved-murders-of-black-women-in-chicago-leave-puzzling-pattern/https://wesurviveabuse.com/2025/03/we-called-it-rape-culture-for [...]

The Lost Secret of Child Sexual Abuse: I Love a Survivor, My Pain Has a Voice Too
ImagineImagine your loved one was a victim of child sexual violence. You wanted to help. You wanted to take action. You wanted family, community, and society to rally around [...]

āš½Men Wanting to Define Womanhood Isnāt New
Throughout history, men who seek to control, abuse, or dominate women have always wanted one thing first:
To define womanhood for us.
They want to decide:
What we are
Wh [...]

Truth Heals: Why Forcing Survivors to Lie About Identity is Harmful
Survivors Deserve to Speak the Truth
Survivors of abuse, assault, and violence have long been silencedāby shame, by fear, by systems that prioritize the comfort of abusers over the dig [...]

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 [...]
HERStory: About Alice Beatrice Jones
When her white husband requested an annulment due to alleged fraud, Alice was persuaded by the judge and her lawyer to show her breasts to the 12 white men on the jury in open court [...]

WE Must Be Against Violence Against ALL Women. At ALL Times.
elink.io | See OriginalCan Ineffective Leadership Lead to Inadequate Safety for Girls? | WE Survive Abuse [...]

Filmmaker Alison Jayne Wilson: Alika Kinan Exposes Trafficking Recruitment Tactics (video)
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month From āŖ@FilmmakerAlisonJayneWilson⬠(X)In EXIT, Alika Kinan exposes how traffickers and "recruiters" exploit the vulnera [...]
.gif)
From Disappointment and Betrayal to Growth and Empowerment: A Deeper Self-Love Journey
elink.io | See Original [...]
Failure to Listen to Women Is the Red Flag
We talk a lot about red flags.But letās be honest.Refusing to listen to women? Thatās the first red flag.
It doesnāt always come with shouting or slamming doors.Sometimes it comes dresse [...]

Boundaries Are Living Proof That You Believe Your Life Is Worth Protecting
Systems will tell you that you are safe.Systems will tell you they exist to protect you.But when danger comes, when violence shatters lives, when harm happens on their watch āsystems ofte [...]

šø Trusting Yourself Again After Abuse: A Return to Your Inner Knowing
When youāve survived abuse ā especially the kind that twists your reality, shames your feelings, or calls your truth a lie āself-trust doesnāt just come back overnight.It returns in fragm [...]
.png)
To Catch Rapists You Have to Listen to Victims
elink.io | See Original [...]

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. To do that, I think we all use a combination of tools. Some of them are goo [...]
I’m Not Angry at Other Women ā Iām Committed to the Whole Truth
I'm not angry at other women.Not even the ones who shame, silence, or mock.Not even the ones who call truth-telling "too much," "too angry," or "too divisive."
I understand the fear.I un [...]

The Injustice of Down Low Marriages: When Women Pay the Price for a Manās Secrets
There is nothing wrong with being gay. There is nothing wrong with struggling with identity. But when a manāangry that he cannot fully live as himselfāchooses to marry a woman as a cove [...]
Ugandan British Nurse Punished for Calling Convicted Male Pedophile “Mr”
A Christian nurse in the UKās National Health Service (NHS) is reportedly facing disciplinary action for referring to a biologically male patient as āMr.ā The case has sparked widespread [...]
Are Fitness Centers Taking Women’s Safety, Dignity, and Rights Seriously?
So how long are fitness centers going to pretend that women don't NEED private changing spaces away from males?And, to those who support this...when a huge linebacker-sized WWE cham [...]

I Disagree with a Lot of WomenāThatās Life. But Misogyny? Thatās Where You Lose Me.
Letās get something straight:
I disagree with a lot of women.
Philosophically. Politically. Spiritually.
Thatās life. That's family. That's culture. That's community. Thatās freedom. T [...]

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 [...]

šš„ Go Anyway. Learn Anyway. Grow Anyway.
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 teachable moments from a domestic violen [...]

Beyond the Perpetrator: It’s Not About Who Harmed, It Is About THE Harm (Podcast)
Survivor and victim's advocate Tonya GJ Prince addresses how making assumptions about who is or isn't capable of violence silences Survivors of violence and abuse. Using stories of [...]

Robin Simpson TX Mother Murdered in Front of Child; Justice System Response Questioned
This is one of the most horrific incidences of domestic violence many of us advocates have heard of. Robin Simpson was murdered in stabbed in front of her child but please be warned [...]

Exploring the Link Between Enmeshment and Male Violence: Breaking Unhealthy Cycles
"You see one, you see the other."It is so hard to intervene because, by the time people outside of the relationship notice that a couple is enmeshed in an unhealthy way, [...]

The Hidden Danger: How Abusers Stalk Their Victims Even from Behind Bars
This post is dedicated to the memory of Donasia Alexus Holloway šÆMusic artist Megan Thee Stallion has filed a restraining order against rapper Tory Lanez.Several publications and man [...]
.png)
Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of Boy Scouts of America is on Netflix
This is another MUST-SEE!From this storytelling perspective we can see: Avoidance & discouragement of parental notificationDeep denial on behalf of leaders charged wit [...]

Women, Justice, and Mercy: A Call for Compassion in Incarceration
In the United States, a presidential executive order is ordering males out of women's federal prisons. Some people who were completely deaf to women raising awareness around "s [...]

Survivor Lessons on Emotional Abuse: Moving Beyond the Hurt But Saving the Lessons
original: 7/20/2016We the people will never let you forget it. If you date more than one abusive partner, you already know, amongst your family and friends you are the one in the gro [...]

America’s Hidden Shame: Confronting the Femicide Rates in the US
Femicide, defined as the gender-based killing of women and girls, remains a critical issue in the United States. While comprehensive national data specifically categorizing femicide [...]

Complicated Grief: Understanding for a Chronic State of Grief
elink.io | See Original
[...]
AFFIRMATIONS AND SELF LOVE
VIOLATIONS AGAINST YOUTH

12 Burdens Growing Up In Dysfunctional Families Teaches You to Accept-and Why We Must Reject Them
Ā Ā In dysfunctional families and abusive relationships, women are often askedāno, expectedāto t [...]
Is Your Child Advocacy Child-Centered or Adult-Centered?
Child advocacy means supporting and promoting the rights and well-being of children. When a [...]

6 Smart Tactics to Help Survivors Strengthen Confidence
People who have been abused often struggle with self-doubt. Yeah. You can put up a tough exterio [...]

“R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Don’t Disrespect Me Just Because We Disagree
š§µCirca 2015, I wrote this blog post in response to a "joke" on a Netflix show. Some hypothetical [...]

What's In a Name: A Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse names Her Rapist
Did I tell yāall about that time that they printed a speech I delivered in public in the paper? [...]
.png)
Why Does Society Make it Difficult for Survivors of Rape & Abuse to Come Forward? Part 2
Why Does Society Make it Difficult for Survivors of Rape & Abuse to Come Forward? Part 1Original p [...]
.png)
Dear Women, Can We Talk About Our Hair?
"All the time, there was the weight of my community's expectations on my shoulders." - Nina Sim [...]

Predators Be Like: “Don’t Tell Your Parents” (Faithful background)
Ā Ā
Predators are not hard to figure out. If someone tells you not to tell your parents, they [...]

How Mainstream Feminists, Women's Orgs & Sexual Assault Orgs Feed the Culture of Violence
One of my all-time favorite songs is by the great Bonnie Raitt: "I Canāt Make You Love Me"It fits toda [...]
When Power Wants Control, It Takes Over Your Safe Spaces
If youāve ever survived domestic violence, you already understand how oppression works.
Abusers donāt [...]

POLITICAL ACTION ALERT: California Parents Could Lose Custody for Not “Affirming” Child’s Gender
From Twitter....If you are in California, please stop what you are doing right now, and call y [...]

The Four Pillars of Oppression: Misogyny, Gynophobia, Sexism, and Patriarchy
Women do not suffer oppression by accident. The systems that harm usāmisogyny, gynophobia, sexism, and [...]

When “Sisterhood” is a Setup: The Weaponization of Love Bombing to Enforce Male Violence
Watching this got me thinking....... Because at her lowest, a woman who seemed kind. Who seemed to be [...]

Mirror Reflections: How What We Don't Know About Suicide is Killing People
From 7/1/2015According to the CDC: In 2013 (the most recent year for which full data are a [...]

The Truth about Child Sexual Abuse & Respect
Someone once gave me this well-meaning parenting advice once:"Always teach children to respect their e [...]

Keeping Children Safe in School: Body Safety
Learning from the Loudon County Tragedy (updated) | WE Survive AbuseWE Can't Afford to Repeat the Mist [...]

New Survey: 1 in 10 Men Have Carried Out Sex Offenses Against Children
Here we go again......another truth that has been ignored because it came from the mouths of wom [...]
.png)
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 [...]

The Stubborn American Habit of Obstructing Black Girlhood
elink.io | See Original <<<<<click hereelink.io | See Original [...]

Women Taint Nobody's Business Who You Choose to Love (audio)
Women Tain't Nobody's Business Who You Choose To Love [...]
.png)
Society’s Failure to Protect Women & Girls in the Locker Room
For those of us who have been ringing alarms in recent years....keep speakingFor those who have remain [...]

The Truth About Rape & Distraction That No One is Talking About: Part 2
The Truth About Rape & Distraction That No One is Talking About: Part 1So to continue, when we tal [...]

How Society Continues to Enable Abuse and Violation of Women and Girls in Sports
Article roundup HEREelink.io | See Original [...]

How We Are Getting Played by Rapists & Abusers
Updated from 7/1/15The Pied PiperWhen I was a kid, there was a "children's story" that scared me to de [...]

(UPDATE) We Teach Girls To Say “No”, Until: The Brave Girls in Vermont
Update: Vermont High School Backs Down Over āTransgenderā Incident After ADF Files a First [...]

How Women are Surviving More Abuse in Prison
For Some Girls, Sexual Abuse Can Lead to Prison
elink.io | See Original [...]

Women Fighting the Sale of Incest and Child Abuse Themed Merchandise!
I recently received this email and wanted to share. I appreciate the efforts of women everywhere to sa [...]

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

Beyond the Perpetrator: It’s Not About Who Harmed, It Is About THE Harm (Podcast)
Survivor and victim's advocate Tonya GJ Prince addresses how making assumptions about who is or [...]
.png)
8 Common Characteristics of People Who Support and Enable Abusive People (Infographic)
Some people find truth-telling to be abhorrent and offensive. -TGJPLINKelink.io | See O [...]
If the Silencing Isnāt for Women or Children⦠Then Who Is It For?
Silence is powerful.
It can be sacred. Healing. Necessary for rest, prayer, and wisdom.
But when sil [...]

The Truth About Rape & Distraction That No One is Talking About: Part 1
Read any comment section or social media platform on the topic of Nate Parker and his new film "The B [...]

A Must Read: Bishop Eddie Long Is Not the Only One Whoās Dead
You may not be aware, but there is a resistance being waged by a certain segment of the Survivor commu [...]

Are We Going to Leave Child Sexual Abuse Out of the Hip Hop History Books or Nah? by Tonya GJ Prince with Daniel Johnson
Planet ShockThe early 80's. I was in elementary school. Rap was newish to those of us in ce [...]

The One Question Every Parent of a Girl Must Ask Themselves
Memory Lane (2000's) āNo!ā āNobody kisses me! Except my mother, my Grammy, my Aunt Kisha, my LaLa [...]

This is Why Survivors Can't Have Nice Things..Sarah Palin was Right Y'all
Sarah Palin was correct.She and I may never come to this intersection again. Who knows if we'll ever a [...]
.png)
To Catch Rapists You Have to Listen to Victims
elink.io | See Original [...]

Gaslighting and Red Flags: Black Women & Girls and Safety
We will never get another you. Please keep yourself safe!-TGJP āDo not ever apologise for existin [...]

UPDATE: How Good Parents Miss Child Sexual Abuse and 5 Questions to Change That
Update: I published this during the summer months (2015). It spread across quite a few website [...]
Inclusion Should Never Cost Girls Their Safety
April is child abuse awareness month.
When politicians twist the language of āinclusionā to force g [...]

We Need Politicians Who Center Womenās Real Lives
We need politicians who center women. Full stop.
Not just women who marry.Not just women who mother.N [...]

IF ONLY Black Textured Hair Were “Just Hair”
There are thousands of videos, articles, and podcasts on the topic everywhere. The k [...]
HEALTH
"We are living in times so strange that truth sounds like conspiracy, and kindness feels like rebellion."ā UnknownJonah Wheeler has been lec [...]
ON SALE
.png)
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 [...]
.png)
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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

My Daily Self Love Journal (printable)
My Self Love Journal (printable)
... [...]
How Vision Boards Help Survivors Reclaim Their Future
For Survivors of trauma, the journey to healing isnāt just about moving onāitās about reclaiming, redefining, and rebuilding. One powerf [...]

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 [...]

Gaslighting and Red Flags: Black Women & Girls and Safety
We will never get another you. Please keep yourself safe!-TGJP āDo not ever apologise for existing or for taking up space in the world.āā Chi [...]

10 Days of Self-Compassion for Stress-Relief (ebook)
Copy of 10 days_Self-Compassion Journal Prompts.pdf by Tonya GJ PrinceUnhealthy Self-Esteem vs. Self-CompassionSurvivor Affirmat [...]

BELOVED, BE LOVED: Improve Your Self-Esteem in One Weekend (quick start guide)
BELOVED, BE LOVED: IMPROVE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM IN JUST ONE WEEKEnD! (Part 1) | WE Survive AbuseBELOVED, BE LOVED: IMPROVE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM IN J [...]

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 [...]

Yoga Off the Mat Printable Ebook Journal
Affordable self-care:56-page yoga journal.BONUS DOWNLOAD REPORT: Cultivating a Positive OutlookYoga Off the Mat Printable Ebook Journal [...]

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 [...]
WE HEALING
Not every woman who looks like sheās with you is for you.
Some women mirror your words, your struggles, your fire for truthābut deep down, they are w [...]
There was a time when we named things clearly.
We called it rape culture.
Not to be provocative. Not to shock. Not to divide.
But to survive.
We u [...]
You say,āWell, women will be raped anywayā¦āas if that justifies handing predators the keysto every room we bled to build.
You say,āWhatās the differe [...]
We should make time to talk more about how messy rebirth can be.
Itās not all light and inspiration.Itās grieving what you thought would last.Itās st [...]
Trigger Warning So....I happened to watching a show that I enjoy immensely. It was "Greenleaf" on OWN. I love that show! Actually, I was tw [...]
After abuse, courage doesn't roar back all at once.It flickers.It shakes.It comes in broken whispers and trembling steps.And that's okay.
Courage aft [...]
In any intimate relationship, two individuals come together, sharing their lives, dreams, and aspirations. But what distinguishes a healthy and [...]
Some lies donāt look like lies.They wear the clothing of ātradition,ā āculture,ā ālove,ā or āfemininity.āBut if you look closer, youāll see the brui [...]