violence

Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop pretending that domestic violence is something that only happens “between the adults.” Let’s stop pretending that children are “too young to understand” when a parent …

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 …

We keep saying we want a safer world. blah, blah, blahBut we will never get there until we demand that society do better and be better toward Survivors. Because every …

In the work of protecting children, hard truths often sit at the intersection of culture, medicine, and power. And in that intersection, those of us who advocate for survivors must …

You look at her and ask, “Why did she stay?” But you don’t know the whole story. You saw a snapshot.She’s been living the full movie. To you, it might …

Some people still think abuse is about losing tempers.Or that it’s a relationship that just got too intense.Or two people who need to learn how to communicate better. But if …

People assume she stayed because she didn’t know. Didn’t know her worth.Didn’t know what he was doing to her.Didn’t know what love is supposed to look like. But that’s not …

Throughout history, some of the most dangerous predators have worn masks—not just metaphorical ones, but literal disguises used to deceive, confuse, and gain access to their victims. Among serial killers …

There are women today who believe that feminism is no longer needed.But sometimes the only reason it feels unnecessary is because you are walking a little safer on roads other …

Truth: No, they are not.[WeSurviveAbuse.com] This one’s personal. This one’s painful. And this one gets repeated far too often—in whispers, on podcasts, in therapy offices, and even from people who …