Category: Healing
20 Common Misconceptions About When and Why Survivors “Should Be Over the Pain”
 Our nervous system doesn't comprehend "forgive & forget." [...]
A Letter to the Young Me Who Didn’t Know She Was Magic Yet
You were never too much.You were never asking for too much.You were ne [...]
🎬 We’re Not Just Watching the Story—We’re Being Told Who We’re Allowed to Be
At We Survive Abuse, we talk a lot about truth, survival, and the po [...]
50 Times We Walked Past You—Our Hair Not to Your Liking, But We Were Dying Inside
You saw our hair.
Not our fear.Not our exhaustion.Not our grief.Not [...]
Gaslighting with a Grin: What Covert Bullying Really Looks Like
What Is Covert Bullying?
The Abuse You Can’t Always See
Not all bull [...]
Your Mind is Your Strongest Weapon—Keep It Sharp, Keep It Healed
Self-mastery is the foundation of the most powerful and effective advo [...]
When Control Becomes Abuse: Recognizing Coercive Control in Relationships
đźš© Concerning Signs of Abuse and Control
How Loss of Autonomy Mirror [...]
How Women Can Support Gay Men In Their Lives in Abusive Relationships
Abuse doesn’t care about gender or sexuality. It happens in all kinds [...]
We Are Not the World’s Dumping Ground: The Sacred Art of Refusing Misplaced Blame
Black women, how much of the world’s weight have you carried today?
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You Shall Not Be Moved by Hate
God does not send lifelines shaped like chains—if it’s choking you, [...]
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. [...]
13 Powerful Truths About Womanism: A Pathway to Liberation, Healing, and Community
When people ask why I embrace Womanism, I say this: It tells the who [...]
12 Reasons Black Women Have Always Needed Womanism and Feminism
It is so concerning that people who live within community with Bla [...]
Respecting Black Women’s Hair: Embracing Autonomy and Wellness
We don't often speak about the impact that trauma has on hair. Maybe w [...]
No More Empty Promises: What It Really Means to Support Prostituted Persons
Supporting Prostituted Persons Means More Than Just Words
"Shaming [...]
Unlock Your Inner Power: Recognize Gaslighting Insults and Empower Yourself
 Originally posted March 27, 2024
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10 Truths About Grooming: What It Is and What It Is Not
Grooming is a word we hear often, but too many people still misunder [...]
Own the Narrative: The Power of Storytelling Against Epistemicide
In a world where algorithms dictate whose voices are heard and whose [...]
Healing is Yours: Beware the Micromanagers of Your Journey
Pain hurts like hell.
Let people heal.
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Pet Safety and Animal Support: A Vital Resource for Abuse Survivors
When people discuss domestic violence, they often focus on the [...]