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In Survivor Advocacy, Complexity Matters In today’s climate, it’s easy to fall into “for or against” narratives—especially when it comes to the justice system. Prosecutors, in particular, are often seen …

Let’s tell the truth:This world wants women to be at war with each other. Not over justice.Not over safety.But over aesthetics. It’s no accident that we’re pitted against one another: …

And why you’re not “mean” for wanting peace It starts with a bad decision. Maybe a DUI.Maybe losing another job.Maybe a fight with the neighbors, or yet another bill they …

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 …

Let’s tell the truth:You may not find closure in the American justice system.Many Survivors don’t.Some find more harm.More dismissal.More delay.More erasure. As someone who served for years as a court …

Let’s talk about the men who say: “I don’t get involved in drama.”“That’s between them.”“Not all men are like that.”“I’d never do that, but I’m not about to check another …

There’s something deeply dangerous about how we’re taught to think about harm—and especially about the people who cause it. We’re told:“If someone was really that bad, wouldn’t we know?”“If they …

In schools, faith communities, workplaces, and even families, efforts to keep the peace often ignore the power imbalance between abusers and Survivors. But when one person holds control through fear, …

  Women are significantly more likely to be victims of stalking. Approximately 1 in 3 women have experienced stalking at some point in their lives, compared to 1 in 6 …

You are allowed to care about people—and care about your own protection. You are allowed to believe in justice—and believe that boundaries save lives. You are allowed to support dignity …