Male Victims and Allies

Some of us were taught that being a “good person” meant keeping quiet.Smoothing things over.Soften the blow.Protect their reputation.Look the other way.Pretend you didn’t hear what you heard.Didn’t see what …

Let’s talk about the men who say: “I don’t get involved in drama.”“That’s between them.”“Not all men are like that.”“I’d never do that, but I’m not about to check another …

Violence and abuse don’t just happen in a vacuum. They happen in a world that stays silent, makes excuses, or shrugs its shoulders when it should rise up. And here’s …

Truth: No, they are not.[WeSurviveAbuse.com] This one’s personal. This one’s painful. And this one gets repeated far too often—in whispers, on podcasts, in therapy offices, and even from people who …

I’m not angry at other women.Not even the ones who shame, silence, or mock.Not even the ones who call truth-telling “too much,” “too angry,” or “too divisive.” I understand the …

Let’s talk about what we should be learning from these celebrity court cases—about abuse, about loyalty, and about truth. Time and again, we see women—especially Black women, women of color, …

“Power borrowed from fear never lasts” There comes a time when your soul grows too heavy to carry the weight of someone else’s lies. At first, it felt like loyalty.Like …

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 …

Supporting Prostituted Persons Means More Than Just Words “Shaming women doesn’t work because that is not the root of the problem.” -Tonya GJ Prince Too many people talk about supporting …

Throughout history, many men have wasted time policing women’s behavior instead of focusing on advancing humanity and building solutions. Here are some notable examples: 1. Witch Hunts (1400s–1700s) Instead of …