Faith in Storms

That’s not deep thinking. That’s dressed-up racism. Let’s get right to it. There’s a question floating around that sounds intellectual, but it’s rooted in fear, ignorance, and historical amnesia: “Can …

Many faith communities, traditions, or denominations—across the world—have practices of disaffiliation or shunning, especially when someone is seen as: Rejecting or questioning core tenets (apostasy) Publicly diverging from doctrine or …

update from May 9 2025 Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It[WeSurviveAbuse.com] Healing doesn’t always look like big wins and bold declarations.Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Tender.Sometimes, it feels like nothing’s …

For many of us, faith is a lifeline. A compass. A sanctuary. But what happens when the very place we go to find peace becomes the stage for manipulation, harm, …

Let’s imagine this. All the girls in the world are sitting around a big table.They’re laughing, learning, growing—but they’re also talking about the times they’ve been treated badly just for …

May you never again fall into the trap of using your labor for an individual or group who calls your worth into question by… Mocking your beauty and then expecting …

  Because not all abuse leaves bruises—but it can still steal your freedom. Some cages are invisible.No bars.No bruises.Just a tightening around your life so slow and quiet, you don’t …

For the woman who’s been told her standards are too high—stand taller. Sister,Let’s tell the truth today. They say: “That’s just how men are.”“If you want love, you’re going to …

There’s something sacred about a warning call in the wild. A rustle.A cry.A shift in the wind.The herd doesn’t debate.The birds don’t fact-check.The others don’t roll their eyes and say, …

And Why That Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken There’s something few people talk about after abuse ends:The way self-doubt clings to you like a second skin. Even long after the harm …