Nurse Jennifer Melle was doing what few people would want to do: providing care — intimate, necessary, and skillful care — to a male prisoner convicted of child sexual abuse. …
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Survivors, Ask the Questions. And Keep Asking. It’s Sacred Work.
If you’re a Survivor, you’ve probably heard it all before: “You’re just being paranoid.”“You’re overreacting.”“You need more therapy.”“You’re damaged goods.”“You see abuse everywhere.”“You need to let that go already.” And …
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Mood Board: Thy Name is Serwa
by TGJPby TGJPOrigin:Ghanaian Meaning:Noblewoman; Rich Serwa is a girl’s name of Ghanaian origin. Meaning “noblewoman” or “rich”, this name is for royalty and the queen of your heart alike. Serwa – Baby …
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🔥 “You Look Like a Man”? That’s Not an Observation. That’s an Attack. 🔥
Still, I Rise BY MAYA ANGELOU You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies……… A moment of truth. When someone says, “You look like a man,” they …
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Abuse of Power in Spiritual Leadership: When Faith Is Used to Conceal Harm
For many of us, faith is a lifeline. A compass. A sanctuary. But what happens when the very place we go to find peace becomes the stage for manipulation, harm, …
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The Velvet Rope Tour’s Boldest Moment: Janet Jackson Confronts Domestic Violence Onstage
I got the opportunity to see Janet Jackson on The Velvet Rope tour but I did not see “What About” performed live. I saw this on HBO with millions of …
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10 Signs You’re Being Dehumanized—Even by People Who Say They Support You
This is a crucial question—because recognizing when you are being dehumanized is often the first step in reclaiming dignity, power, and boundaries. When people are used for their work, …
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Why Black Women Must Define Misogyny for Ourselves: Because Being a Black Woman Is Different
Let’s imagine this. All the girls in the world are sitting around a big table.They’re laughing, learning, growing—but they’re also talking about the times they’ve been treated badly just for …
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What Is a Rape Apologist?
People catch on to the fact that victims get blamed and no one tells men to stop harming women and girls. Ever. -Tonya GJ Prince A rape apologist is someone …
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We Carried the Battle. Don’t Rewrite the War.
Black American women do not own braids. Braids have lived on many heads across many cultures for centuries.But when it comes to who fought to wear them freely in America—we did. …