Surviving Daily

For some of us who have worked with Survivors of abuse and violence, among them the least likely to be believed, we have strong concerns. For many women, particularly those …

When we say, “He objectified her,” we make it sound like mere casual disrespect. What really happens is extermination of recognition. She is not reduced to a sex object. She …

When a child is sexually abused, too much of the truth gets twisted by more vocal and crafty adults.  And children and those who are now adults struggle with whether …

Imagine you’re watching a movie where a sneaky character does something mean to a classmate, like stealing their lunch. But as soon as a teacher walks in, the sneaky character …

“For example, it is estimated that one out of every three women in the world has suffered sexual assault or violence from an intimate partner …….one out of every five …

updated from December 11 2025 Myth: Straight men are the only danger to women. **Shayla told me about the male relative she grew up with who was a danger to …

The thing about ‘female exams’ is that we have to make our bodies available to doctors, but we have no idea what they may be doing to our bodies.    …

When People Say “Woman Is a Feeling,” Something Important Disappears We know that we were not born to give men feelings. We were made for so much more.  Some repeat …

updated from September 25, 2023 For over thirty years I have been dedicated to working to end violence against women and girls. Along the way, I worked closely with law …

updated from January 6, 2025 with new links and information Let’s be honest, the word “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot these days. But for those of us who’ve lived …