Abuse of Power

There is a kind of violence that doesn’t leave bruises.A kind that hides behind charm, culture, tradition, “community.”A kind that preys on the idea that Black women are unbreakable. “Unrapeable”. …

1. Who is this “solution” really for? Does it center women and girls, or just placate the powerful? Who is being protected, and who is being managed? 2. What kind …

“They ask why she stayed. They never ask why the world made it so hard for her to leave.” When a Black woman is being harmed, the world often waits …

You don’t know which of the people around you are living in abusive situations.But they see you.They watch you.They hear you. They are listening—not just to what you say, but …

✦ by WeSurviveAbuse.com One of the most dangerous traits of an abuser is not just the harm they cause—but the belief that they should never have to answer for it. …

✦ by WeSurviveAbuse.com Not all control looks like yelling, threats, or bruises.Sometimes, it shows up in the words you’re allowed to use—or forbidden to say.Sometimes, it hides in tone policing, …

There are relationships that look like love on the outside.They may even feel like love—sometimes. But if your ability to tell the truth threatens your safety, your sense of peace, …

They told you to lower your voice.To be more careful.To stop “bringing it up.”To let it go. But let’s name what was really happening: Your voice was never too loud.The …

A call-in to those ready to grow past it. We don’t arrive in this world knowing how to shame Survivors.It is something we are taught.It is something we see modeled.And, …

If you’re not an advocate for giving violent, manipulative, deceptive, abusive males more rights and protections—Then you need to say that.And sound like it.And act like it. Because if your …