DomesticViolence

Let’s talk about it. When a woman is harmed—physically, emotionally, spiritually—one of the most common things we hear is: “I told her.”“I warned her.”“She didn’t listen.” And just like that, …

  I am a Black woman.I was raised as a Black woman in the United States of America.Raised to be strong, to be smart, to see danger from around the …

We’ve heard it too many times: “She made a bad choice.”“She knew he was violent.”“We warned her.”“Why can’t I say that out loud?” Here’s why: Because that kind of judgment …

We hear it all the time. “She knew he was violent.”“We warned her.”“She got mad at us for trying to help.”“Why can’t I say she made a bad choice?” Here’s …

Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop pretending that domestic violence is something that only happens “between the adults.” Let’s stop pretending that children are “too young to understand” when a parent …

In recent years, we’ve witnessed something powerful:Young Black women—public figures, artists, creators—standing up, speaking out, and seeking safety through protective orders and court testimony. They are doing this in the …

When people are finally exposed for being abusive, manipulative, or harmful, we often hear the same tired phrase: “Well… they had us all fooled.” No. Let’s keep it real.It was …

We keep saying we want a safer world. blah, blah, blahBut we will never get there until we demand that society do better and be better toward Survivors. Because every …

And Women Who Tell the Truth Pay the Price. Let’s tell the truth that too many are afraid to name: Male deception gets a pass.Male abuse is rationalized.Male violence and …

We are in justified rage mode, and we are not backing down. You are playing with the sacred memory of children now.  These quiet shadows are not your safe space.  …