Abuse of Power

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 used that …

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 need to …

 “Beware the man who calls you beast — he is preparing to be your cage or your butcher.” At We Survive Abuse, we speak truth — even when it’s uncomfortable …

Survivor: “You saw what he did to me. Why didn’t you say anything?”Enabler: “I didn’t want to get involved. Besides, it’s not like he meant to hurt you.”Survivor: “Not getting …

Self-mastery is the foundation of the most powerful and effective advocacy. Survivor, before you fight for others, before you take on the weight of the world, before you march into …

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 …

Miss us entirely with all of your hurdles for women to clear demonstrating that we can “be kind” in a world does nothing to make this world safer for women …

Violence against women and children is a pervasive issue, often perpetuated by misconceptions that downplay its severity and prevalence. Recognizing and dispelling these myths is crucial for fostering a safer …

Women’s spaces exist for safety, healing, solidarity, and empowerment—yet, men demanding access to these spaces is a continuation of male entitlement, coercion, and societal misogyny. Here’s why: 1. It Violates …

Coercion isn’t always obvious. It can be subtle, disguised as “concern,” “tradition,” or even “love.” Many women experience coercion in daily life without realizing it—until they start questioning why they …