Relationships

   Your rights as a woman are not up for debate.  You don’t need permission, validation, or a committee vote to own your power. In this bold and unfiltered episode …

  “Be a good girl”😡   We are indeed all the villain in someone’s story. We are all flawed and imperfect.  But there are degrees to this.  This morning though, …

  They welcome you in with warmth, with open arms. They set the table with love, dignity, and safety—just long enough for you to believe it’s real. And then, in …

For many victims, domestic violence traps them in a cycle of poverty.  Abusers know that keeping the victim financially reliant makes it harder for them to leave the relationship.   …

Abusers don’t just harm; they manipulate reality itself. Lies are a tool used to maintain control, to confuse, and to isolate victims.  If nothing is true then everything is possible. …

  Narcissists hunger to have their needs met.  If you’re in a close relationship with a narcissist, they expect you to supply them. The term “narcissistic supply” is based on …

 Believing everyone respects boundaries is a hopeful but dangerous assumption in a world where power dynamics, intent, and experiences vary greatly. Protecting oneself involves learning to assert and enforce boundaries …

💡 Why This Matters Across history and in private moments, women have been stripped of personal autonomy.During wars, our bodies were battlegrounds.In cults, our individuality was erased in the name …

  As a veteran advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violence, I know better than to ask: “Why won’t you leave?” I know why. The reasons are valid: Concerns …

    Her: I need a protective order. Judge: Did he actually say that he would kill you? Her:  Well….no but he said, “That’s okay I will take care of …