Domestic violence advocates have been here before. For decades, advocates fought a very specific lie.Not loudly at first.But relentlessly. The lie sounded like this: He’s a good father.He’s a provider.He’s …
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Why Saying ‘Not This Person’ Endangers Children More Than It Protects Truth
Enough! Enough rushing to protect your favorite men. Isn’t that how we got here? There is a new trend here in the West and I hope it does not catch …
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Leaving Isn’t the End of Abuse: Why Teens Need Protection When They Break Free
by TGJPby TGJPSomething many people don’t understand The most dangerous time for a victim is often when they are trying to leave. This is true for adults.And it is especially true …
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Dear Survivors: When the Truth Is Released Slowly, It Can Be Conditioning — Here’s How We Resist
“I’m so tired of waiting, aren’t you, for the world to become good and beautiful and kind?” — Langston Hughes Many of you are sensing something familiar as disturbing …
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When History Is Weaponized: Seeing the Manipulation Clearly, Even on the Hard Days
A reminder that “slavery is white history, how we survived it is Black history.” ~ Malcolm Jamal Warner There are moments when the world feels loud with distortion. Today …
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He Set Her on Fire: Personal Story of Narcissistic Abuse Survival
TRIGGER WARNING: These stories are …….so hard to wrap your mind around. Evil acts like these are soo hard to come to terms with. Please implement strict self care.
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Why Survivors of Abuse Can’t Afford to Choose Political Candidates Like Party Entertainment (And the 15 Things That Actually Matter)
Most women, even if they are in a soft season now, do not have the luxury of choosing leaders like a child chooses entertainment for a birthday party. People living …
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When Struggling People Are Called “Capitalists”: The Manipulation Behind a Cruel and Convenient Lie
The Manipulation Behind a Cruel and Convenient Lie There is a quiet cruelty in accusing poor and marginalized people of being “capitalists.” It sounds intellectual.It sounds political.It sounds bold. But …
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When Another Storm Comes Towards Her
Just in case you want to catch up on a bit of news, read some affirmations, as you are snowed in. Stay safe, stay …
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The Chloe Randolph Bill and Organization in Kentucky
Some losses change the shape of a family forever. There are moments when language becomes too small for what a mother, a father, a sibling carries in their chest. When …