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 …
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The Pain They Tell You to Swallow: On Disrespect, Dehumanization, and the Lie of Strength
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 …
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If the Silencing Isn’t for Women or Children… Then Who Is It For?
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, …
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🪞When Her Mirror Is a Mask: The Women Who Reflect Us—But Don’t Stand With Us
Not every woman who looks like she’s with you is for you. Some women mirror your words, your struggles, your fire for truth—but deep down, they are wearing a mask. …
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🎭 The Enforcer in the Room: When Women Police Other Women for Abusers
“I will give you something to cry out about” There is something few people want to talk about—but every Survivor knows it. In systems of abuse and exploitation,there is almost …
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Failure to Listen to Women Is the Red Flag
We talk a lot about red flags.But let’s be honest.Refusing to listen to women? That’s the first red flag. It doesn’t always come with shouting or slamming doors.Sometimes it comes …
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You Don’t Find Your People By What They Post—You Find Them By What They Protect
“I don’t want to hear you say, ‘Honey, I’m behind you.’ Well, move, I don’t want you back there because you could be 200 miles behind. I want you to …
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When Women’s Values Are Tested: The Fight to Protect What’s Sacred
People who get confused about what is best for their own lives seem to spend an excessive amount of time telling women what is best for their lives. Please avoid …
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Why Do Men Kill Women?
“When the truth is too loud to ignore, the world calls it discomfort. We call it survival.” Why do men kill women? Too often, it’s not because of long-standing feuds, …
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Familiarity Doesn’t Make Stranger Abuse Irrelevant
There’s a manipulation tactic that keeps slipping into our public conversations—one that says: “Most people are abused by someone they know… so we don’t really need to worry about stranger …