Category: Womanism/Feminism
Black Male Survivors of Rape Deserve to Be Seen, Heard, and Healed
Black male rape victims of other males are real.They exist. Theyâve [...]
What to Say to the Inner Voice That Still Blames You
(And Why That Voice Isnât the Truth)
Youâve left the relationship.You [...]
Ways Survivors Are Taught to Ignore Danger (And How to Relearn Safety)
The Truth: Many of Us Were Taught to Ignore What We Knew Deep Down
If [...]
How to Know Youâre Not SafeâEven If No Oneâs Hitting You
(And Why So Many Survivors Miss the Signs)
If youâve ever wondered, â [...]
You Shrink So Others Donât Feel Threatened
But What Happens When You Stop?
The Sign:You minimize your gifts, you [...]
Self-Abandonment: How Survivors Can Come Home to Themselves
Self-abandonment is one of the most overlooked consequences of survivi [...]
You Deserve SafetyâEven When Youâre Just Trying to Keep Going
Some of us were never told that we deserved to feel safe.We were tol [...]
12 Quiet Ways Self-Abandonment Shows Up
(And How to Come Home to Yourself)
Self-abandonment isnât always loud [...]
Why âI Donât Care About Potential Harm-Doersâ Sounds Empowering But Isnât
We get it.Youâre tired of tiptoeing.Youâre tired of warning signs, red [...]
Silencing Is Always the First Strike
Survivors of violenceâwhether in war zones or in personal lifeâoften f [...]