Founded by veteran activist/advocate Tonya GJ Prince, WE Survive Abuse is the blog for information on domestic and sexual violence. Our mission is to lift the voices of Survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
WE do this by using the tools of experience, knowledge, education, storytelling & arts.
This blog is a platform where those tools and voices come together at the intersections and activate!
There's a dysfunctional communication tactic that is becoming more common in the mainstream. This can be used in social media, during Q&A at public speaking events, "Meet the Autho… Read More
J.K. Rowling@jk_rowling·May 12Replying to @Best4Liberty and @jonathanchaitDoes this apply to any other demographic, Landon? Do I get to be black if I like Motown and fancy myself in c… Read More
From The Grio: Kerry Washington opens up about the lingering impacts of experiencing sexual assaultAfter being “gaslit” by her alleged abuser, Kerry Washington says, “… Read More
From Award-winning Filmmaker Alison Jayne Wilson:Here is a breath of fresh air for you which I think we all desperately need. A shortcut with David the son of my 'girl' from Salonika Mazalto… Read More
This "teacher braiding" conversation speaks to a much larger issue. The inability to hv conversations around 'boundaries' without gutter-low accusations of 'trauma projec… Read More
60 Percent Of Women In Prison Are There For Nonviolent Drug Crimes and may serve longer sentences than their 'drug bosses'30 Percent Of All Women Imprisoned In The United States Are Bl… Read More
The real problem is violence, especially, a very specific strain of violence that tseems destined to remain unanalyzed and unprevented. Violence against women and children.Our since… Read More
Credit: Althea DystopiaI saw this last week but wanted to make sure that the creator was okay with me posting. Please continue to credit the author. Read More
Reminder, sex-based sanctuaries in healing spaces remain a necessity for women and girls. There is a reason that women are being pushed to give up their spaces while males aren't facin… Read More
This author and I follow one another on social media. I once complimented her for being "chameleon" like. Her look changes and she becomes unrecognizable.A short time later, I discover… Read More
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@supreme.neck.protector #Trauma #Youth #MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #BAND #Read ♬ original sound - Supreme.Neck.ProtectorThe Handbook of Research on Trauma with Children: W… Read More
From Reduxx.info: Male Rapist Housed In Women’s Prison Files Lawsuit Demanding To Be Released Into Women’s General PopulationA MALE RapistIn California, Will a Male Ma… Read More
I haven't always had a lot, but what I did have, I shared generously.Tonya GJ PrinceAround March of this year I published this piece:Unsilencing Women's Health IssuesA wonderful an… Read More
The debate around whether or not women would rather face a strange man in the woods or a bear took on a life of its own and the men are very angry. How could women choose a bear over a… Read More
Huge thanks to Brijana Prooker @BriProoker for shining a thoughtful spotlight on domestic violence in this informative piece. I'm honored to have my quote included here.#womenempow… Read More
I pray that every silenced woman takes lessons and inspiration from this incredibly dynamic woman -Hazel Scott.'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist Read More
Congratulations to Alison Jayne Wilson Her documentary short, "The Girl From Salonika" has won "Best War and Peace Theme Film" at Mannheim Arts & Film Festival.I'm always grateful f… Read More
Reason #∞ that women everywhere are fighting for their biological sex-based rights. Please join as you are able, before it is too late. Rise Above Endo Gaslighting:Empowermen… Read More
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Heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of all of these persons who have been senselessly taken from this life.It is graduation season.I'm excited because that means new energy and new… Read More
Identity matters. It matters in the real world.It matters very much when it comes to violence and abuse. A person's sex age, race, health status, education level, and ethnicity gre… Read More
6. Injustice and Absence of AccountabilityAuthoritarian regimes may have weak or non-existent legal frameworks to protect women, children, and vulnerable adults. This can lead to a lack… Read More
4. No DebateAuthoritarian regimes often suppress dissent and opposition, which can prevent the identification and exposure of abuses, neglect, or mistreatment of women, childr… Read More
Welcome to your lifeThere's no turning backEven while we sleepWe will find you[Chorus]Acting on your best behaviorTurn your back on Mother NatureEverybody wants to rule the worldEverybody Wa… Read More
If you're a female athlete, you owe your opportunities and career (if you have/had one) to this woman."What we tolerate is who we are." Congresswoman Patsy Mink.What we *tolerate* is who we… Read More
"What we tolerate is who we are." Congresswoman Patsy Mink.Patsy T. Mink deserves our gratitude. If you're a female athlete, you owe your opportunities and career (if you have/had one)… Read More
You know these people. They are not on the team.They have no stock in the team.Heck, they may not even have money on the game. The players, the coaches, the staff, the custod… Read More
“The day he was arrested and charged is the day me and my children ran. We’ve been running ever since.”- Angela, domestic violence survivorAs Alanna Vagianos&nbs&hell…Read More
‘To learn who rules over you’ quote wrongly attributed to VoltaireTo learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize" This is a great quote… Read More
Affirmatio: I am the catalyst for change, the voice that speaks truth to power.Gaslighting insults are designed to undermine the victim's reality, self-esteem, and sense of trust… Read More
On the one hand, people interrogate domestic violence victims. "Why didn't she leave?""Why does she stay?""Why not tell someone?"On the other hand, victims are maligned and blamed when… Read More
Stop the lies. Trusting the wrong folks gets untold numbers of people violated and killed every single day. Everyone over a certain numeric IQ knows this.
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WARNING!! Self-care is highly advised. Please consider the time of day that you view this video, or even if you should view it at all. WE have other healing conten… Read More