Mental Wellness and Health

They say, “Now’s not the time.”They say, “It’s not that serious.”They say, “Be the bigger person.”They say, “Other people have it worse.” And just like that, your pain—the disrespect you …

We like to believe—many of us—that if people only knew the truth about someone… …that they’re abusive.…that they’re a predator.…that they hurt women and children.…that they weaponize power to harm …

If you think I have to choose between truth and respect,You underestimate the power of both. See, real love doesn’t demand silence.Real respect doesn’t require that I lie.If I can’t …

We’ve all seen it. Felt it. Been told to do it. “Don’t embarrass him.” “He’s under a lot of stress.”“Don’t ruin his life.” “It costs nothing to be kind.” “What …

There is a rhythm that the media loves:Shock. Outrage. Silence.A Survivor comes forward.The story catches fire.It lands in headlines, hashtags, and trending feeds.And then… it disappears. But healing doesn’t work …

Sometimes Survivors speak in whispers.Sometimes in long pauses, in shaking hands, in misplaced laughter.Sometimes… not at all. But let me tell you something that experience and sacred witness have taught …

✍🏽 By Tonya GJ Prince | WeSurviveAbuse.com There’s a quiet knowing among many Survivors:We don’t need to be gutted open again to prove that we made it. These days, it …

Let’s talk about something that far too often stays in the shadows: Abusers know what they’re doing.And many of them actively seek out people they believe are easier to manipulate, …

Tonya GJ Prince | We Survive Abuse   There’s something the world needs to say out loud more often: Safety isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Especially not for people who experience …

Our nervous system doesn’t comprehend “forgive & forget.”  We can try to not think about trauma that happened to us– but then we end up feeling “crazy” when our body …