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Dear Survivor: You Were Not Born to Absorb Abuse or Protect Harmful Men June 17, 2025
A Message for Every Woman Who Was Taught to Shrink Herself to Keep the Peace The violence against oppressed communities is real, but they load the burden onto the wrong people. Growing up in a world that conditions girls to be human shields for broken, violent, neglectful, or emotionally unavailable males comes at a high […]
🚩 When His Praise Requires Another Woman’s Demeaning: That’s Not a Compliment—That’s a Red Flag June 17, 2025
At first, you felt flattered.He spoke highly of you. Said you were different. Said you were “better” than the women of his own race. Smarter. Softer. More loyal. More attractive. More agreeable. And in a world where women are constantly fighting to be seen, heard, and respected—it felt good. At first. But here’s what’s so […]
Healing When Your Abuser Is Still Welcome at the Table June 17, 2025
The betrayal no one wants to talk about—but every Survivor remembers. There’s a kind of betrayal that lives in the silence.In the sideways glances.In the excuses.In the celebrations and dinners and holidays where the person who harmed you still gets an invitation—and you’re expected to play nice. This isn’t just family drama.It’s a pattern—and it’s […]