Female Safety

Lately, we’ve seen more people comparing sex-based boundaries for women and girls (like in shelters, sports, prisons, bathrooms) to Jim Crow-era racial segregation. As a Black woman, I need to …

 “Beware the man who calls you beast — he is preparing to be your cage or your butcher.” At We Survive Abuse, we speak truth — even when it’s uncomfortable …

“Fear is the tool of the tyrant and the weapon of the weak.” — African Proverb Fear as a Tool of Control Throughout history, fear has been one of the …

    “If it tries to diminish me,  my health,  my safety,   my ascendance,  or my rights,  it is unacceptable, to me.” Tonya GJ Prince   Unhindered female choice in …

Betrayal is not always loud. It does not always come with a clear sign or a dramatic confrontation. Sometimes, it comes wrapped in silence, in denial, in the willful act …

Miss us entirely with all of your hurdles for women to clear demonstrating that we can “be kind” in a world does nothing to make this world safer for women …

Violence against women and children is a pervasive issue, often perpetuated by misconceptions that downplay its severity and prevalence. Recognizing and dispelling these myths is crucial for fostering a safer …

Women’s spaces exist for safety, healing, solidarity, and empowerment—yet, men demanding access to these spaces is a continuation of male entitlement, coercion, and societal misogyny. Here’s why: 1. It Violates …

Coercion isn’t always obvious. It can be subtle, disguised as “concern,” “tradition,” or even “love.” Many women experience coercion in daily life without realizing it—until they start questioning why they …

🚩 Concerning Signs of Abuse and Control How Loss of Autonomy Mirrors the Pain of Imposter Syndrome 🔒 Loss of Autonomy Every adult has the right to make their own …