Self Love

We’ve all seen it. Felt it. Been told to do it. “Don’t embarrass him.” “He’s under a lot of stress.”“Don’t ruin his life.” “It costs nothing to be kind.” “What …

There are few acts more dangerous, more intimate, and more predictive of future lethal violence than this one:Strangulation. Let’s stop minimizing it.Let’s stop calling it “choking” like it’s some common …

Some people are praised for being “unbothered.”Some are celebrated for being “tough.”But in this work—in this life—I have found something far more powerful:Sensitivity. Not the kind that flinches at discomfort, …

There is a rhythm that the media loves:Shock. Outrage. Silence.A Survivor comes forward.The story catches fire.It lands in headlines, hashtags, and trending feeds.And then… it disappears. But healing doesn’t work …

✍🏽 By Tonya GJ Prince | WeSurviveAbuse.com There’s a quiet knowing among many Survivors:We don’t need to be gutted open again to prove that we made it. These days, it …

Let’s speak truth—because Survivors on healthy authentic healing journeys know this better than anyone: You cannot build healthy relationships with people or groups who do not respect boundaries. It doesn’t …

🩸 They’ve Always Watched the Womb: A History of Obsession, Control & Harm From the plantation to the present day, men—particularly those in power—have long been fascinated by female reproduction. …

Let’s talk about something that far too often stays in the shadows: Abusers know what they’re doing.And many of them actively seek out people they believe are easier to manipulate, …

Tonya GJ Prince | We Survive Abuse   There’s something the world needs to say out loud more often: Safety isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Especially not for people who experience …

You were never too much.You were never asking for too much.You were never dreaming too loud, loving too hard, feeling too deep. I know people made you question yourself—told you …