Power

There is a silence that wraps itself around certain women like a shroud—thick, suffocating, strategic. It’s the silence reserved for women who are poor, prostituted, racialized, addicted, mentally unwell, undocumented, …

Some silence isn’t ignorance. It’s allegiance. There are women who didn’t know.There are women who didn’t see.There are women who were misled, manipulated, used. But then—There are women who knew.Who …

“I am…”Two of the most powerful words a person can speak. In the right hands, they build identity.They anchor us in truth.They tell the world who we’ve chosen to be. …

*Note: This horrifying and tragic Dominican Republic story came to my attention because of white adult human females who identify as feminists. From the UK to be exact.  Meanwhile the …

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 …

Silence is powerful. It can be sacred. Healing. Necessary for rest, prayer, and wisdom. But when silence is demanded—not chosen—when it’s forced upon women and children who have been harmed, …

Not every woman who looks like she’s with you is for you. Some women mirror your words, your struggles, your fire for truth—but deep down, they are wearing a mask. …

Some women walk with us in sisterhood—but not in solidarity. They speak our language. Quote the affirmations. Light the candles. Clap at the empowerment conferences. Sit in the women’s circles. …

“I will give you something to cry out about” There is something few people want to talk about—but every Survivor knows it. In systems of abuse and exploitation,there is almost …

We talk a lot about red flags.But let’s be honest.Refusing to listen to women? That’s the first red flag. It doesn’t always come with shouting or slamming doors.Sometimes it comes …