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30 Things You Can Do Right Now to Support Domestic Violence Survivors in the U.S.
If you’re heartbroken, angry, or tired of seeing Survivors harmed, silenced, or shamed—you are not alone.But feelings aren’t enough. Survivors need action. And you don’t have to wait for permission …
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It’s Not About What You Told Her. It’s About What She Can Teach You.
So many rush to say: “I told her.”“She didn’t listen.”“She should’ve known better.” But this isn’t the moment to center your predictions—It’s the moment to open your ears. Because the …
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“I Told Her” Is About You—Not the Victim
Let’s talk about it. When a woman is harmed—physically, emotionally, spiritually—one of the most common things we hear is: “I told her.”“I warned her.”“She didn’t listen.” And just like that, …
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We Must Unlearn the Misplaced Blame We Inherited
I am a Black woman.I was raised as a Black woman in the United States of America.Raised to be strong, to be smart, to see danger from around the …
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🛑 12 Reasons “She Should’ve Known Better” Does Nothing to Keep Women Safe
We’ve heard it too many times: “She made a bad choice.”“She knew he was violent.”“We warned her.”“Why can’t I say that out loud?” Here’s why: Because that kind of judgment …
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“Why Can’t I Say She Made a Bad Choice?”
We hear it all the time. “She knew he was violent.”“We warned her.”“She got mad at us for trying to help.”“Why can’t I say she made a bad choice?” Here’s …
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When the Victim Is a Black Woman, the Rules Always Change.
Megan Thee Stallion was shot. A jury found Tory Lanez guilty. The system—however rarely—worked. And yet, years later, we are witnessing a disturbing trend: people with political power still working …
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💜 20 Ways to Support Celebrity Women Who Protect Themselves from Abuse
Before we cheer for progress, we must reckon with our past.Tina Turner was not just a legend—she was a Survivor.And yet, when she told the truth about the abuse she …
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Stop Adding Barriers. Start Listening.
People don’t listen to women and children.Not even when we bring a mountain of proof. So no—Don’t add more hoops, more exceptions, more “what abouts” to laws that are supposed …