Abuse

Back in 1993, a young wife named Lorena Bobbitt severed her husband’s male part. When Lorena went on trial, she had to disclose something she did not want to share. …

Some: Well, why should we care about violence prevention? Because acts of violence impact the entire community. This woman survived, and we are so thankful! AND, look at the aftereffects. …

Wealth can travel through generations. So can the consequences of being denied it. Some people discover a deep concern for present-day human trafficking the moment Black people begin talking about …

Someone can be deeply loved and still have nobody at home they feel safe telling. Having worked on hotlines, I know that people sometimes call or open a chat because …

Have you ever noticed how often women are told that being more accommodating will make the world better? Be more understanding. Be more inclusive. Learn to compromise. Make room for …

There comes a time in healing when a Survivor begins to recognize just how much of her life was spent managing other people’s versions of reality. She remembers the things …

There is something I want more people to recognize because once you see it, you begin noticing how often it happens. It’s called transferred accountability. That’s a useful way to …

Every so often, somebody starts a conversation about women changing their last names when they marry. And before long, people are making judgments about women abandoning their history, rejecting their …

Don’t ask, “Where are the women?” again. We’re getting slurred, blocked, threatened, attacked, and assaulted by men on behalf of other men. But thanks for your unavailing concern.  For all …

There is a misunderstanding about race that we need to clear up. Somehow, the person who speaks openly about racism can become the person accused of creating division. But speaking …