Don’t Call It a Favor The nerve—the absolute gall—to act like you’re doing us a favor by ending discrimination. By “allowing” Black people, especially Black women, to access jobs, homes, …
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Dear Survivor: You Were Not Born to Absorb Abuse or Protect Harmful Men
A Message for Every Woman Who Was Taught to Shrink Herself to Keep the Peace The violence against oppressed communities is real, but they load the burden onto the wrong …
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When Someone You Love Defends the People Who Harm Children
There are few heartbreaks more jarring than this:Realizing someone you admire is cheering for those who endanger children. And it cuts deeper when it’s not strangers.It’s… Beloved family members Respected …
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💔 When the Weight Is More Than Weight: Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Body Size
I know. This is sensitive territory. This is my battle too. As a Survivor, I know how heartless, cruel, and unkind people can be to those of us on …
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When the System Calls It a Catfight: The Silencing of Black Lesbian Survivors
A Survivor-centered truth from an advocate who has witnessed too much silence Let’s tell the truth—because lives depend on it. I’ve worked with Survivors for over 30 years. Women from …
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Thread Made Iconic: A Love Letter to Our Bodies and the Women Who Sew Beauty Into the World
My Granny used to take us to the sewing shop, her eyes scanning the rows of threads, fabrics, and patterns like she was looking at a shelf of dreams.Prom gowns. …
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When It’s No Longer Safe to Stay Attached
Move With a Flow That Honors You (inspired by your closing words—soft, powerful, rooted in survival and self-worth) We don’t always know what to call it when love starts to …
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✊🏾 Women Deserve Safety Without Apology
It is not hateful to name a reality:The same laws that allow trans-identified males to enter women’s spaces also open the door for any man—including those with predatory intentions—to simply …
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❓ FAQ: Why Is It Sexist to Dismiss Women’s Boundaries and Need for Safety?
Q: Is it really sexist to question or challenge women-only spaces? A: Yes. Dismissing, undermining, or demanding access to women-only spaces—especially when women express safety concerns—is a form of modern …
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Claudia Jordan Opens Up About Her #MeToo Story and Defending Other Women | Cocktails with Queens