Self Worth

There is something deeply revealing about the world we live in. You cannot rent a car without agreeing to terms….and a credit card. You cannot lease a home without stringent …

Pain is routinely normalized for womenMen are often treated quickly for pain. Women are more likely to be told it’s “stress,” “hormones,” or something to endure—sometimes for years. Hormonal cycles …

Until we choose to have honest, difficult conversations about sexual violators and those who cause harm, they will continue to multiply. Silence protects them.Avoidance strengthens them. Good people will keep …

People closest to power. Belief, in our world, is not evenly distributed. It flows along familiar lines—toward those whose voices already sound “right,” whose language fits established norms, and whose …

Because our knowledge is often treated as public property rather than personal wisdom. There is an unspoken expectation that Black women should always be ready to explain—calmly, patiently, and on …

It costs energy—the kind your body needs to rest and repair. It costs peace—the quiet that allows your nervous system to settle. It costs trust—in yourself, in your knowing, in …

Some of us didn’t need a courtroom to tell us that digital harm is real. We felt it in our bones the moment someone used our name, our picture, or …

Women, we are always there for everyone else. This season, this THANKSgiving season, among the many things that I am truly thankful for is women. We have spent too many …

To be clear: People are not going to always feel seen. This is a huge planet. We are specifically talking about spaces, and conversations around violence, abuse, and Survivors….but harm …

Women are often encouraged to be kind, accommodating, flexible, and understanding — even when our safety is at stake. We are told to “be nice.” We are told not to …