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Many people have a picture in their minds of what a predator looks like: charming, confident, manipulative, always in control. But let’s be clear—predators come in all forms. Some are …

As an advocate, you become familiar with the careful way that a woman tells you her story. She’s testing your waters. Are you safe? Are you judgmental? Is your mind …

Abuse doesn’t care about gender or sexuality. It happens in all kinds of relationships—straight, gay, lesbian, and everything in between. But when it comes to gay men in abusive relationships, …

Everyone should get the opportunity to live this life loving who truly and authentically loves them back. There is nothing wrong with struggling with identity. But when a man—angry that …

One of the most dangerous and dismissive talking points circulating today is the claim that “men don’t need to be trans to rape women because men will rape women anyway.” …

No woman envisions herself needing the services of a domestic violence or rape advocate. No woman walks into a marriage or long-term relationship expecting to feel afraid, abandoned, or controlled. …

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 Speaking of never going back….. Break up safety tips for abused partners by Tonya GJ Prince elink.io | See Original

The Very Idea For years, people walked all over my boundaries. And I let them. Not because I didn’t care.Not because I wanted mistreatment. I let them because I didn’t …