Abuse

When someone pressures a woman to lie, to go against her beliefs, her conscience, her values, her faith, or her integrity—that is not love. That is coercive control. It doesn’t …

There is a silence that wraps itself around certain women like a shroud—thick, suffocating, strategic. It’s the silence reserved for women who are poor, prostituted, racialized, addicted, mentally unwell, undocumented, …

Some silence isn’t ignorance. It’s allegiance. There are women who didn’t know.There are women who didn’t see.There are women who were misled, manipulated, used. But then—There are women who knew.Who …

When protecting him means punishing her. Some women aren’t silenced by men.They’re silenced by other women. Not with fists.But with sideways glances.With “I thought you were over that.”With “Don’t bring …

Trust is not a gift.Trust is built.Earned.Sustained through action, protection, and accountability. But what happens when a society builds its laws, culture, and institutions to shield, excuse, and uplift harmful …

There are no magic words. No title, no role, no identity, no costume, no tone of voice, no declaration of who you claim to be— grants you automatic access to …

*Note: This is meant to be an elementary explanation. It came out of a conversation. Sometimes you realize you are speaking but your words are not reaching the listener. Not …

They say:“Now is not the time.”“We’re all suffering right now.”“Don’t make it about race.” But racism doesn’t take a break during a crisis.So why are we expected to? Over and …

They say, “Now’s not the time.”They say, “It’s not that serious.”They say, “Be the bigger person.”They say, “Other people have it worse.” And just like that, your pain—the disrespect you …

Silence is powerful. It can be sacred. Healing. Necessary for rest, prayer, and wisdom. But when silence is demanded—not chosen—when it’s forced upon women and children who have been harmed, …