Relationships

Technology didn’t invent abuse—it just made it harder to escape. She didn’t hand him a knife.She handed him a password.She didn’t give him permission to track her every move.She just …

Some of us were taught to only watch for bruises. But there are people who will never lift a hand—and still tear your spirit down piece by piece. So maybe …

She sat in her parked car for 32 minutes before going inside. She wasn’t avoiding anyone—he wasn’t even home. She just… didn’t want to walk into her own place. And …

Mahogany is often celebrated for its style—but the film also quietly shows obsession, control, and emotional abuse.  But beneath that glossy surface lies a cautionary tale about emotional abuse, coercion, …

We carry so much. Too much.And still, society dares to question our right to safety. Black women are consistently sent harmful messages—spoken and unspoken—about our value, our pain, and our …

  Because not all abuse leaves bruises—but it can still steal your freedom. Some cages are invisible.No bars.No bruises.Just a tightening around your life so slow and quiet, you don’t …

Some of us are trying to bloom in gardens that were never planted for us. We show up with our hands full—bandages, truth-telling, receipts, prayers, statistics, candles, casseroles, court cases, …

For the woman who’s been told her standards are too high—stand taller. Sister,Let’s tell the truth today. They say: “That’s just how men are.”“If you want love, you’re going to …

We know that society still expects women to protect men’s reputations— especially when those men are climbing the ladder of power. Even if preserving his image means that women and …

Because we deserve more than band-aids. We deserve truth, safety, and justice—designed with us in mind. What Is IDVAAC? The Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community (IDVAAC) …