Tonya GJ Prince

Let’s tell the truth:Most major social media platforms are not safe spaces for truth-tellers.Especially when that truth involves naming abuse, calling out violence, or standing with Survivors who have been …

🛡️ Survival Required Specificity We don’t survive by blending in.We survive by knowing who we are,what harmed us,and what helps us heal. Oppressive systems thrive on confusion.They pressure us to …

We are often told that broad categories are a sign of unity.That we should all just fall under one banner: “Women.” “People of color.” “Survivors.” “Victims.” “Marginalized communities.” But general …

There is power in a name. When you name an experience, you call it out of the shadows.When you name an injustice, you make it undeniable.When you name yourself, on …

Oppression is not only carried out with fists, laws, and locked doors.It is carried out with words. Words that erase.Words that confuse.Words that sanitize violence.Words that make it easier to …

We must say it plainly: Oppressive systems are designed to flatten, generalize, and erase. They pretend to be “fair” by treating everyone the same—but they know full well that we …

Not every movement that says it stands for “justice” is safe for women and children. Some of them mean well. Some don’t.But too many of them are protecting abusers. Here’s …

In many justice-minded communities, we say the right things: 🟩 Believe Survivors.🟩 Abolish harmful systems.🟩 Center the most marginalized.🟩 Practice accountability and restorative justice. And yet—when someone is raped, abused, …

We’re often told:“If you just speak up…”“If you leave…”“If you fight back…”“If you call the police…”“If you file a report…” …then you’ll be safe.You’ll be believed.You’ll be protected. But for …

Some people will try to make you feel like you did something wrong just for standing in your own power. You say no.You speak up.You leave.You choose peace.You protect yourself. …