Category: Coercion

Do Not Throw “Studies” in Our Face
Women know this story all too well:
We raise alarms. We say, this is [...]

Changing Restrooms, Changing Questions: What You Should Know
How come they can build these things that bring men in closer proxim [...]

When Writing Becomes Duty
We don't talk enough about women who have written their way through pa [...]

Hidden Misogyny: The Kind That Smiles in Your Face
Not all misogyny shouts. Some of it whispers. Some of it comes dress [...]

Courtesy or Compelled Speech? Why the Difference Matters
There’s a difference between choosing courtesy and being forced into c [...]

When They Can’t Control You Anymore, They Try to Control How People See You
One of the realities of working with women trying to get away from an [...]

Survivor Affirmations: Protecting MY Empathy, Protecting Me
People tend to treat Black women like our empathy is a faucet that y [...]

10 Signs You Can’t Reason With Someone
Reasonable conversations require honesty, humility, and respect. But s [...]

How to Know if an Abuser’s Remorse Is Real
When Survivors hear “I’m sorry,” it can stir hope. How c [...]

🚫 Where the Real Toxicity Lies: Boundaries, Consent, and Culture
In recent years, we’ve seen debates play out over whether actors—or a [...]