Surviving Daily

He raped her with his maleness, and now that he is in court (that in itself is a miracle because very few rapists are ever prosecuted), no one can acknowledge …

Many people have a picture in their minds of what a predator looks like: charming, confident, manipulative, always in control. But let’s be clear—predators come in all forms. Some are …

We live in a world that too often reduces people—especially women—to parts, features, and functions. This is called objectification: when someone is treated not as a full human being, but …

Abuse doesn’t care about gender or sexuality. It happens in all kinds of relationships—straight, gay, lesbian, and everything in between. But when it comes to gay men in abusive relationships, …

Everyone should get the opportunity to live this life loving who truly and authentically loves them back. There is nothing wrong with struggling with identity. But when a man—angry that …

Breaking these chains requires a multi-layered approach that includes self-liberation, community support, and cultural shifts. Black women can break free from these harmful expectations by reclaiming autonomy, healing from internalized …

  I saw a video short this morning where a young woman stated that we women were talking about a few things a little too much. Among those was: divine …

Remember when you were little and another kid hit you. Maybe you yelled back at the other kid. The adults would overhear the commotion and make both of you apologize …

Survivors Deserve to Speak the Truth Survivors of abuse, assault, and violence have long been silenced—by shame, by fear, by systems that prioritize the comfort of abusers over the dignity …

When people build entire campaigns against you, they recognize your power even if YOU do not. Black womanhood has never been up for debate. It has never been something to …