Category: Self care
When They Say Speaking About Racism is the Problem: The Same Old Victim-Blaming Playbook
There is a pattern.
A Survivor of abuse speaks up, and the world re [...]
10 Sacred Truths for Black Women Who Are Tired of Carrying the World
1. You are not a beast of burden.The world will try to make you one. [...]
She Never Saw It Coming: The Danger of Assuming a Man Will Take Care of You for a Lifetime
No woman envisions herself needing the services of a domestic violence [...]
12 Reasons Black Women Have Always Needed Womanism and Feminism
It is so concerning that people who live within community with Bla [...]
Respecting Black Women’s Hair: Embracing Autonomy and Wellness
We don't often speak about the impact that trauma has on hair. Maybe w [...]
Women & Children Should Never Be Pressured to Lower Their Boundaries for Anyone—No Exceptions
Women and children are often told—explicitly and implicitly—that the [...]
When You’re Silenced: How You Might Respond & Why It Matters
When people are silenced—whether by fear, trauma, or pressure from o [...]
Unlock Your Inner Power: Recognize Gaslighting Insults and Empower Yourself
Originally posted March 27, 2024
Affirmation:
I am the c [...]
When Women Rise, We All Rise: Why Seeing Women as an Asset is Not a Threat, But a Lifeline
Somewhere along the way, too many men were taught a dangerous lie.
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Creating a Safety Plan: Essential Steps for Protecting Yourself from Stalking and Harassment
When faced with stalking, harassment, or any form of abuse, having a [...]
How People Prompt or Lure Women to Prove Their Worth
"Why doesn't she leave? Why did she go back?"
We don't spend a lot [...]
10 Empowering Reminders About Suicide Threats as Emotional Manipulation
Your Boundaries Are Sacred. If someone threatens to harm themsel [...]
Why Get Angry About Women and Girls Fighting for Safety and Equality?
The only people who ever get scolded for protecting their right to saf [...]
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Affirmations: I Matter, So Expect Me to Stand Up for Myself
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Red Flags for Women: Silent Signals of Control in Relationships
Here is when I knew.
I was riding in the car with my date. O [...]
Coercion: Women and Girls Do Not Owe You Access to Them
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Women Still Must Unlearn The Harmful Habit of Dismissing the Safety Boundaries of Other Women
We women do it on the back end — when a woman or girl comes forward [...]
New Wars Against Women Require New Strategies
Like a virus, silencing tactics always adapt and evolve. &nb [...]
10 Affirmations for Women Seeking Accountability
1. I am deserving of accountability that prioritizes my healing, [...]