RED FLAGS

Back in 1993, a young wife named Lorena Bobbitt severed her husband’s male part. When Lorena went on trial, she had to disclose something she did not want to share. …

Why do some people need endless explanations before they’ll respect a reasonable boundary? You explain calmly, reassure them, and answer their questions. Yet somehow, you’re still defending the precaution while …

Some people love a strong woman right up until she tells them no. You may have met that person. They admire how you speak your mind, how you “handle your …

Have you ever noticed how often women are told that being more accommodating will make the world better? Be more understanding. Be more inclusive. Learn to compromise. Make room for …

I want to talk about something that deserves a little tenderness. Sometimes, when we talk about recognizing danger, the conversation can begin sounding as though people who have been abused …

Amongst Gen X, Boomers, and those blessed with more years, we have been having a conversation for a few years. About gender. When do we remember hearing that term first, …

There is something I want more people to recognize because once you see it, you begin noticing how often it happens. It’s called transferred accountability. That’s a useful way to …

There is something deeply troubling about watching a documentary about murdered women and realizing how many of the dangers they faced extend far beyond the places where they worked.  Oxygen’s …

Most people are perfectly capable of thinking, reasoning, and making thoughtful decisions. We do it every day. We manage families, solve problems at work, care for loved ones, and navigate …

The Survival Lesson in Miss Evers’ Boys One of the hardest lessons we learn about human behavior is that people don’t have to seem evil to participate in something harmful. …