Women

There is a pattern. A Survivor of abuse speaks up, and the world responds: “Why now?” “You’re just being divisive.” “Talking about it only makes things worse.” “You’re dwelling on …

No woman envisions herself needing the services of a domestic violence or rape advocate. No woman walks into a marriage or long-term relationship expecting to feel afraid, abandoned, or controlled. …

It is so concerning that people who live within community with Black women don’t really see or hear us beyond their need for us. There is a dangerous and false …

We don’t often speak about the impact that trauma has on hair. Maybe we should. Throughout my healing journey, my hair has told on me. And the women around me …

Political leaders must prioritize the rights women need in our own right—not just the ones tied to men. Yes, women must have the right to make our own medical decisions. …

  “I’m just looking out for you.” “I’m just trying to help you out.”    January 13, 2025 (original) Concern trolling is a tactic that shows up wearing a friendly …

Language matters. It shapes how we think, how we write laws, how we protect—or fail to protect—the vulnerable. That’s why we must be precise when using terms like grooming, a …

Women and children are often told—explicitly and implicitly—that their boundaries don’t matter. That they should bend, break, or erase them altogether for the comfort of others. That they should make …

When people are silenced—whether by fear, trauma, or pressure from others—they don’t just stop talking. They find other ways to cope. Some of those ways may seem harmless at first, …

Laws are meant to serve and protect everyone, not just a chosen few. But time and time again, history shows us what happens when laws are built around the personal …