Abuse

Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop pretending that domestic violence is something that only happens “between the adults.” Let’s stop pretending that children are “too young to understand” when a parent …

Before we cheer for progress, we must reckon with our past.Tina Turner was not just a legend—she was a Survivor.And yet, when she told the truth about the abuse she …

In recent years, we’ve witnessed something powerful:Young Black women—public figures, artists, creators—standing up, speaking out, and seeking safety through protective orders and court testimony. They are doing this in the …

People don’t listen to women and children.Not even when we bring a mountain of proof. So no—Don’t add more hoops, more exceptions, more “what abouts” to laws that are supposed …

People don’t listen to women and children. Not when we whisper.Not when we scream.Not even when we show up with a mountain of evidence, hospital records, text messages, restraining orders, …

When people are finally exposed for being abusive, manipulative, or harmful, we often hear the same tired phrase: “Well… they had us all fooled.” No. Let’s keep it real.It was …

We keep saying we want a safer world. blah, blah, blahBut we will never get there until we demand that society do better and be better toward Survivors. Because every …

And Women Who Tell the Truth Pay the Price. Let’s tell the truth that too many are afraid to name: Male deception gets a pass.Male abuse is rationalized.Male violence and …

That line is more fragile than people think. Too many people in the U.S. still picture sex trafficking as some shadowy van pulling up to snatch a girl off the …

We are in justified rage mode, and we are not backing down. You are playing with the sacred memory of children now.  These quiet shadows are not your safe space.  …