Womanism/Feminism

Safety never comes from cruelty. One of the strongest predictors of future abuse is past abuse. Men who have harmed partners before are likely to repeat the pattern—because abuse is …

Hollywood movies and the biased media have taught us well. Too well. One of the most dangerous myths we carry is the belief that men who are unkind, rude, or …

And we know how people feel about strong women. It is deeply disrespectful to violate women’s boundaries. Boundaries are not optional; they are expressions of dignity, safety, and humanity. When …

Political parties in the U.S. don’t seem to hear themselves. To many women, their voices aren’t raised for our dignity, our safety, or our futures. Instead, they shout about what …

If we’re spending more time excusing violence—saying we “understand” or “forgive” men who hurt women—than we are affirming what love and safety look like, then we’re part of the problem. …

This is must not only for your survival, but the quality of your living days. Avoid people who are close to those who do not like you or disrespect you. …

Motherhood has often been romanticized in myths and sentiment, yet the brutal reality remains: for many women, pregnancy and early motherhood are high‑risk periods—especially when violence is part of that …

For some women, “deadnaming” is a strange concept. Deadnaming is said to be when someone refers to a transgender person by their birth name (the name they no longer use), …

If ever you have any question about which people in the room are women: It will be the ones in the room pushed to “be nice” or “be kind” The …

 A woman named Poinsettia Grant-Parks was preparing to move in with her sister—just two days away from escaping a stalker and abusive ex-boyfriend. She worked as a security guard. She …