Body safety

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 …

He raped her with his maleness, and now that he is in court (that in itself is a miracle because very few rapists are ever prosecuted), no one can acknowledge …

As an advocate, you become familiar with the careful way that a woman tells you her story. She’s testing your waters. Are you safe? Are you judgmental? Is your mind …

Audre Lorde wasn’t just a poet—she was a warrior. A Black feminist, lesbian, mother, and activist who refused to let society define womanhood in narrow, limited terms. She showed us …

For many of us, the word gender feels like it has always existed in the way we use it today. But the truth is, the meaning of gender has changed …

Unsafe people don’t always reveal their true nature immediately. They test boundaries, manipulate emotions, and gain trust before showing their worst behaviors. Whether in relationships, workplaces, friendships, or even online …

Some people are simply unsafe. Whether in personal relationships, workplaces, social settings, movements, politics, or online spaces, unsafe individuals use manipulation, deception, and control to harm, exploit, or weaken others. …

Reality: Abusers Cultivate Silence, and Society Punishes Women Who Speak One of the most insidious myths about abuse is the idea that if women just spoke up sooner, the abuse …

     Henrietta Lacks’ story is a stark reminder of the injustices women, especially Black women, have faced in the medical field. Her cells, taken without her knowledge or consent, …

There is a pattern. A Survivor of abuse speaks up, and the world responds: “Why now?” “You’re just being divisive.” “Talking about it only makes things worse.” “You’re dwelling on …