Category: Power
You Have the Right To: Speak Your Truth Without Being Punished
So many Survivorsâespecially women and girlsâare taught that âpeaceâ [...]
When Words Are Used to Control You: Everyday Red Flags People Miss
⌠by WeSurviveAbuse.com
Not all control looks like yelling, threats, [...]
I Donât Owe You an Explanation for Why I Saved My Own Life
They wanted a monologue.A meeting.A âmature conversation.â
They wan [...]
It Wasnât Rejection. It Was Redirection to Your Own Power
There was a time when you stayed in places that dimmed you.In love t [...]
Your Voice Was Never the ProblemâTheir Comfort with Harm Was
They told you to lower your voice.To be more careful.To stop "bringing [...]
Iâm Not BitterâI Just Finally Know Better
Theyâll say youâre angry now.That youâre bitter.That youâve changed. [...]
You Were Expected to Bleed Quietly So They Could Stay Comfortable
They didnât just hurt youâThey expected you to stay silent about it.
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Iâm Not Explaining Myself AnymoreâYou Were Just Never Listening
There comes a point in your healing when you get tired.Not just tire [...]
They Called You Too MuchâBut What You Were Was Too Aware
You were never too much.You were too awake.
You noticed what others [...]
You Donât Owe Anyone Access to the Version of You That Had to Survive Them
There are people who remember you in your survival state.And they ro [...]