Safe Boundaried Spaces

1. We Are Often the First to Speak Up—and the Last to Be Protected Black women are frequently the ones raising the alarm about injustice. Yet when it comes time …

If you’re a Survivor, you’ve probably heard it all before: “You’re just being paranoid.”“You’re overreacting.”“You need more therapy.”“You’re damaged goods.”“You see abuse everywhere.”“You need to let that go already.” And …

Because forgotten spaces shouldn’t become hunting grounds. There’s a part of the city we don’t talk about enough. Not the main roads. Not the bright lights.The in-between places.The side paths. …

It amazes me that people call others “hateful” for speaking up for their right to safe boundaried spaces. You have no idea what another individual’s personal, mental, or physical health …

Still, I Rise BY MAYA ANGELOU You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies……… A moment of truth. When someone says, “You look like a man,” they …

updated August 2025 Every day, people step into rideshare vehicles hoping to get from point A to point B. But some never make it there safely. Ride hail assault is …

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, …

  This is a crucial question—because recognizing when you are being dehumanized is often the first step in reclaiming dignity, power, and boundaries. When people are used for their work, …