Self care

No woman envisions herself needing the services of a domestic violence or rape advocate. No woman walks into a marriage or long-term relationship expecting to feel afraid, abandoned, or controlled. …

It is so concerning that people who live within community with Black women don’t really see or hear us beyond their need for us. There is a dangerous and false …

We don’t often speak about the impact that trauma has on hair. Maybe we should. Throughout my healing journey, my hair has told on me. And the women around me …

Women and children are often told—explicitly and implicitly—that their boundaries don’t matter. That they should bend, break, or erase them altogether for the comfort of others. That they should make …

When people are silenced—whether by fear, trauma, or pressure from others—they don’t just stop talking. They find other ways to cope. Some of those ways may seem harmless at first, …

 Originally posted March 27, 2024   Affirmation:  I am the catalyst for change,  the voice that speaks truth to power.   Gaslighting insults are designed to undermine the victim’s reality, …

Somewhere along the way, too many men were taught a dangerous lie. A lie that says a woman’s growth is a threat to his position.That her education, her healing, her …

When faced with stalking, harassment, or any form of abuse, having a safety plan is a vital step toward reclaiming control and ensuring your well-being. A safety plan isn’t just …

The only people who ever get scolded for protecting their right to safety are female human beings. Women, of all races and backgrounds, are expressing their need and intention to …

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