Relationships

I came across and compiled this years ago. I was struck by how the family members brought her to life for us….shared her with us. It saddens me that she …

It isn’t enough to expose the myths about unkind men pretending to be protectors. Survivors, women, and communities also need to know what real protection looks like. Protection isn’t about …

Language is power. Survivors often feel the harm long before they can name it. Having the right words is not just about vocabulary—it’s about dignity, clarity, and the ability to …

I like this video because it speaks to a very real danger. Emotionally abusive people are a threat to health and safety and sometimes distance is the best choice for …

Political parties love to remind women and minorities: We care about you.But too often, their care is narrow. Conditional. Safe for their talking points. The Pattern We’ve Seen for Generations …

You can do everything right and still meet people whose only plan for you is deception, manipulation, and harm. I loved watching how Jenifer Lewis handled this betrayal because of …

Why spend your precious energy trying to prove your humanity to systems, circles, or people who have already decided they don’t see you? That they don’t hear you. We believe …

A tremendous amount of work went into giving spouses legal recourse if they are assaulted by their spouse. Prior to this work, you couldn’t even bring it up in court …

We say, “It takes a village.” But more often than not, “the village” means the women. The ones who give their time, their rest, their breath, and their dreams. 💸 …