Domestic Violence

When people discuss domestic violence, they often focus on the emotional and physical impacts on human Survivors. Yet, there is another layer of suffering that frequently goes unnoticed—the heartbreaking situation …

    Ain’t nothing new under the sun. Manipulation is one of the oldest tools of control, and Gavin de Becker’s framework outlines the ways predators and abusers use it …

      One day we will learn to stop blaming women and girls for the safeguarding and boundaries  we deploy to protect ourselves from the ravages of male violence …

Huge thanks to Brijana Prooker @BriProoker  for shining a thoughtful spotlight on domestic violence in this informative piece.  I’m honored to have my quote included here. #womenempoweringwomen #journalism Link to …

   Your rights as a woman are not up for debate.  You don’t need permission, validation, or a committee vote to own your power. In this bold and unfiltered episode …

  “Be a good girl”😡   We are indeed all the villain in someone’s story. We are all flawed and imperfect.  But there are degrees to this.  This morning though, …

  They welcome you in with warmth, with open arms. They set the table with love, dignity, and safety—just long enough for you to believe it’s real. And then, in …

For many victims, domestic violence traps them in a cycle of poverty.  Abusers know that keeping the victim financially reliant makes it harder for them to leave the relationship.   …

Abusers don’t just harm; they manipulate reality itself. Lies are a tool used to maintain control, to confuse, and to isolate victims.  If nothing is true then everything is possible. …

 Believing everyone respects boundaries is a hopeful but dangerous assumption in a world where power dynamics, intent, and experiences vary greatly. Protecting oneself involves learning to assert and enforce boundaries …