Category: Self care
Abuse Isn’t About Rage. It’s About Control.
👁️ See It ClearlyWatch who people protect — and who they hurt.
Wa [...]
💔 Why Didn’t I Leave Sooner?
Abuse is confusing.
It’s not constant — it shifts.Abusive peo [...]
💔 “I Was Coerced by Someone I Trusted. I Didn’t Say No. Is It Still Assault?”
This is one of the most common — and most heartbreaking — questions Su [...]
It’s Not That They Can’t Hear You. They’ve Chosen Not To
“Oppression evolves. It trades the whip for the weary.” — WeSurviveAbu [...]
💔 They Don’t Say She Was Loved — They Say She Stayed
Previous generations of women had different concerns because they [...]
Respect Without Surrender
It is possible — and necessary — for people to be respected, valued, a [...]
You’re Not Asking for Perfection—You’re Asking for Respect: Recognizing a Common Deflection Tactic
🎭 The Tactic
When you call out something harmful—like antisemitism, r [...]
Why Leaders Who Excuse Abuse Can’t Build Safety—They Recreate Harm
When someone dismisses violence, mocks Survivors, or excuses abuse, th [...]
💔 Understanding Marital Rape: Consent Still Matters
In too many parts of the world—and even in the minds of too many peopl [...]