Herstory/History

There is a deep and dangerous misunderstanding about the case involving Sean Combs and what it means to traffic someone through coercion. So let’s make this plain. Coercive sex trafficking …

[wesurviveabuse.com] There are men—too many—who believe that a woman harms them simply by refusing to be harmed by them. She sets a boundary.She tells the truth.She leaves.She survives. And suddenly …

We don’t automatically grow just because we’re more diverse.🌱 Diversity is not the finish line. It’s the starting bell. We grow when we choose to rise to that diversity—when we …

There are women today who believe that feminism is no longer needed.But sometimes the only reason it feels unnecessary is because you are walking a little safer on roads other …

Some women believe they’ve separated themselves from patriarchy because they don’t tell women to “submit to your husband.” But submission doesn’t always wear a long skirt and carry a Bible. …

from WeSurviveAbuse.com It’s almost uncanny.Different languages. Different continents.Different centuries. Different tools. But the outcome?The same. Harm.Covered up.Excused.Repeated. Abusers—whether cloaked in priestly robes, business suits, military uniforms, or everyday charm—have found …

There is a lot going on in the world. But crimes against women—especially stalking, coercive control, and violence—don’t take time off. They don’t pause for elections, trends, or shifts in …

The Richard Speck murders had a deep and lasting impact on how America viewed women’s safety, personal security, and institutional responsibility, especially in urban settings and care-based professions like nursing. …

Some betrayals are personal.Some are legal.Some are spiritual.But when a woman survives injustice and refuses to be erased, her story becomes a lesson—and a light. Here are three true stories …

Before we begin, a word to younger generations: Please extend grace to the women who came before you. Many older women didn’t stay in abusive relationships because they were weak …