When we talk about male violence, we must confront a harsh reality: some men develop insecure and unhealthy attachments to women. In their world, women do not exist beyond the …
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The Overlooked Truth: Asexuality, Boundaries, and Survivor Safety
Conversations about safety, consent, and boundaries are vital, yet there is a community that often gets overlooked: asexual individuals. Asexuality is not simply the absence of sexual attraction—it is a …
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Black Women Are Not the Mules of the World—Not Then, Not Now, Not Ever
Black women said “no” and the burning crosses came out in force. Social media was lit up! Holding the torches were males of all ‘identities’. Who even knew they could …
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Bullies and Cowards: A Natural Alliance in the Abuse of Women and Vulnerable Adults
If there is one thing history, society, and personal experience have proven time and again, it’s that bullies and cowards are natural allies. They move together, protect each other, and …
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Myth: “If Women Just Spoke Up Sooner, They Could Have Stopped the Abuse”
Reality: Abusers Cultivate Silence, and Society Punishes Women Who Speak One of the most insidious myths about abuse is the idea that if women just spoke up sooner, the abuse …
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Myth: “Women Are Safe as Long as There Are Good Men Around”
Reality: Women Are Only as Safe as the Boundaries and Protections We Demand One of the most misleading and harmful ideas about women’s safety is the belief that “women are …
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Breaking the Myth: “Men Don’t Need to Be Trans to Rape Women”
One of the most dangerous and dismissive talking points circulating today is the claim that “men don’t need to be trans to rape women because men will rape women anyway.” …
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You Shall Not Be Moved by Hate
God does not send lifelines shaped like chains—if it’s choking you, it ain’t saving you. Let’s say this plainly: You are being manipulated. When someone tells you, “No one wants …
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When They Say Speaking About Racism is the Problem: The Same Old Victim-Blaming Playbook
There is a pattern. A Survivor of abuse speaks up, and the world responds: “Why now?” “You’re just being divisive.” “Talking about it only makes things worse.” “You’re dwelling on …
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10 Sacred Truths for Black Women Who Are Tired of Carrying the World
1. You are not a beast of burden.The world will try to make you one. It will pile its sins, mistakes, and unhealed wounds onto your back. Refuse. You were …