We heard it alllll before….. 🖤 10 Affirmations for Speaking Unapologetically as a Survivor 🖤 My voice is not …
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They Got So Much Things To Say Right Now (But here’s what Survivors actually need to hear.)
When a domestic violence Survivor speaks out, everyone suddenly has something to say. “She should’ve left.”“Why didn’t she tell anyone?”“What did she do to provoke it?”“I knew something was off.”“I …
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Your Self-Righteousness Will Not End Domestic Violence
So you were “right.”You “saw the signs.”You “told her he wasn’t good.”You “would’ve left sooner.”You “would never let that happen to you.” But here’s the truth:Your self-righteousness will not protect …
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Narrative Control: One More Way Survivors Get Silenced
There’s something you need to know about how survivors are treated after they speak out. It doesn’t always look like disbelief.It doesn’t always look like yelling or threats.Sometimes, it shows …
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Stop Analyzing Her. Start Asking Why He’s Allowed to Harm Her.
Every time a woman is abused, here comes the chorus: “Why doesn’t she just leave?”“She must have low self-esteem.”“She picks the wrong men.”“She’s trauma-bonded.”“She’s probably addicted to the drama.” You …
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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 …