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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!
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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
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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
2024-03-26 04:13
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
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Are we losing lessons in feminism and womanism too?Are women who happen to be privileged to have the most rights better off or worse off than we were 5 years ago? 10 years ago?Are wome… Read More
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We do not have to hold on to the potentially dangerous idea that a male's needs come first. Above all others.Above our own.Above our children's. Many males ou… Read More
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Women can't heal on behalf of everyone else, nor should we be expected to.Let others do their own homework. Healing Just for YOUAffirmation: As a Woman, I Am Powerful When I… Read More
2024-03-15 01:30
One note about female leadership in politics in the United States.I remember when George Bush was in office. Now there were plenty of great reasons to be disenchanted with the second Preside… Read More
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"All skin folk ain't kin folk" really ought to start applying to people who maim, murder, & leave children parentless in the Black community."All skin folk ain't… Read More
2024-03-13 14:13
Male human beings have no idea what what qualifies as a "valid fear" for a female human being. Fear is a whisper in the dark, an omen that something may… Read More
2024-03-11 14:12
This week, I wish you success in distancing yourself from people who plant self-doubt in women and girls. Many female Survivors from various backgrounds around the world have shared thi… Read More
2024-03-10 15:45
There are things that people say and do to you that can shatter your confidence before you even have a chance to learn what "confidence" is. One thing about going to a really effective… Read More
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1. "I just want y'all to be honest about......"YOUR hairsWho asks males about the weaves, toupees, or hair replacements that they are wearing AND to be accountable?No one asks ma… Read More
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A few years ago I was shopping in a grocery store when I noticed a spot on the back of another woman's scrubs. As she walked through the aisle, obviously clueless about the stain… Read More
2024-03-02 07:40
You may have noticed that it is young women and girls who often shame and silence other women and girls who speak out about their experiences with violence and abuse. When a woman or gi… Read More
2024-03-01 03:30
Crank up the Pat Benatar, folks, because "The Legend of Billie Jean" (1985) is a rollercoaster ride of '80s rebellion and hairstyles that scream freedom! Directed by Matthew Robbins, th… Read More
2024-02-29 21:59
BIn the 1950s, a period marked by segregation and racial discrimination, Betty White made a bold move on her variety show, "The Betty White Show," by featuring Arthur Duncan, a Black t… Read More
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As we move from Black History Month to Women's History Month ...the bullying & snatching opportunities from girls under the guise of "empathy & inclusion" are cruel & hatef… Read More
2024-02-26 13:37
This is the last week of Black History Month 2024 and I have only one message for Black girls and young Black women: Be YOU unapologetically. Just this month we have seen Bla… Read More
2024-02-25 07:16
Envy is a feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. It is a desire to possess or have something that someone else has.&nbs&hell…Read More
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Question: Why do some people who were abused seem to fall for the worst possible relationship partners? Answer: So, why do some individuals, having endured… Read More
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When it comes to violence and abuse, critical thinking is vitally important. How would we know the difference between what is true and what is false? What is real and what is fan… Read More
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CANVA LINK There has always been a lot of pressure on girls regarding dating. There are so many traps that can put labels on her. Terrible ones. Disgusting ones. … Read More
2024-02-09 16:18
For your consideration: Female erasure is hardly a new concept. It is estimated that nearly due to female infanticide and sex-selective abortion, an estimated 50 million wome… Read More
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Women's. Safety. IS.......ESSENTIALWomen's. Boundaries. ARE...... ESSENTIALIn a previous post, I wrote about one of my many encounters advocating for a lesbian woman, "Jay". &hell…Read More
2024-02-03 16:45
Activism spaces and groups are huge fans of large sizes with many believing that bigger is better. Unfortunately, this can lead to a bunch of people forced teamed together because appar… Read More
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"You see one, you see the other."It is so hard to intervene because, by the time people outside of the relationship notice that a couple is enmeshed in an unhealthy way, th… Read More
2024-01-29 18:12
When we talk about male violence we have to address this truth.Some males have an insecure AND unhealthy attachment style to women. Outside of being connected to them and making their… Read More
2024-01-29 08:45
My Fellow Women, Even with all of the innovations and technological advances, anti-intellectualism is fighting hard to stay alive.Back in grade school, I didn't get classmates who… Read More
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2024-01-26 03:16
The latest move to sexualize Taylor Swift, without her consent, is sinister and WRONG.This time, I hope that laws were broken so that there can be justice and accountability. AwarenessT… Read More
2024-01-25 13:57
The conversation about this post continued offline. Mocking Your Safety Measures is Their Coping StrategyYeah, many of us who work with victims know that people who are irritated with t… Read More
2024-01-24 11:02
Please take the time to be proud of yourself. Please cheer for yourself!If no one else cheers for you, cheer for yourself! 5 Ways to Feel More Valuable to Yourself (Infographic)Gre… Read More
2024-01-23 12:27
Eye-Opening Conversations So what is a friend to do when another friend is in a violent relationship? How far should she go?Observing conversations around domestic violence &… Read More
2024-01-23 09:22
Have you ever heard of a grown person taking out an advertisement about a child?!Have you ever heard of a grown person taking out an advertisement about a child's HAIR?!
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2024-01-23 06:29
I don't share the opinion that online dating = BADIt is more like violent males = BAD and unfortunately, they can be found anywhere and everywhere.Meanwhile, western society can do not… Read More
2024-01-23 04:26
By the way, unity does not come from everyone being the same. That is forced conformity to your image.Have you ever in your life seen a grown adult put out an ad in a newspap… Read More
2024-01-22 17:03
Let's keep ending the silencing of women and girls:Women and girls are under no obligation to give protection and cover to males who harm them for any reason including race, ethnicity… Read More
2024-01-20 06:05
People would rather mock fear and trauma, rather than work to understand. There is a group of people that feels pretty good about themselves right now. They get to laugh at and mo… Read More
2024-01-20 02:04
After being blacklisted in the United States in 1968, Eartha Kitt had several choices. She chose to find new doors and soar.Sometimes, doors that were once welcoming and always open to… Read More
2024-01-19 02:09
On Teaching and Abuse......When it comes to child safety, we have a long-running knowledge, empathy, and concern gap.....Tonya GJ PrinceWithout teachers, the world that we live in now… Read More
2024-01-17 06:12
For women, especially minoritized women around the globe, self-care must be prioritized even when It seems an inconvenient time to do so.We can not afford to put off our healing, resto… Read More
2024-01-16 10:04
Pimp defined:1. Noun: A person, typically a male, who manages or controls prostitutes and other persons (including those in trusted positions) specifically to profit from their earning… Read More
2024-01-14 02:30
Just wanted to pass on information because WE realize that there may be many reasons that Survivors of violence may find ourselves between permanent residences. In the meantime,&n&hell…Read More
2024-01-10 03:02
It gets so laborious. So heavy. Living in this world that makes it extremely clear that it does not want you to have anything at all. Not your own sex categories.Not you… Read More
2024-01-09 17:15
We human beings who seek relationship partners LOVE romance. Heck, even once we find our person, we still love it. But I believe that 'romance' should come with some warning… Read More
2024-01-08 08:19
As we navigate the challenges of the week ahead, We reaffirm our commitment to self-care, and to nurturing our bodies, minds, and souls. We vow to treat ourselves with kindness and compassio… Read More
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Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging journeys in life.And then, one day you have to let their hand go. Before you do that we must all teach children to how to&nb&hell…Read More
2024-01-05 13:51
Self-compassion can emerge as a beacon of strength for survivors of abuse and violence.Despite what others who do not know any better say, self-compassion is not about self-pity. … Read More
2024-01-04 07:37
When I was a kid, the cartoon Quickdraw McGraw was a must-watch retro cartoon. At 36 seconds you can hear Quickdraw say one of his signature lines: "I'll do the thinning around here."&n&hell…Read More
2024-01-03 00:27
There are definitely times when we should overcome our fears. And there are times when we should listen carefully because listening may very well save our lives.I can think of the… Read More
2024-01-01 12:59
1. Reflect on your journey as an abuse survivor, focusing on the strength and resilience you have shown throughout. How have you managed to rise above the pain and reclaim your power?2… Read More
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Too late You made it! Let's go 2024!!!!LINKLINKRemember Read More
2023-12-31 13:44
Feelings of guilt are distressing and draining. There doesn’t seem to be an escape. As you are healing, you realize that you’ve done or said something you regret. You’… Read More
2023-12-28 15:52
Over the years, I've served as an advocate for many women or adolescent girls who were lesbian, bisexual, or asexual. I've also served alongside these women in a professional capacity… Read More
2023-12-27 14:57
"It costs you nothing to just validate another person."I can think of at least a couple of Grands (grandparents) who would respond: "Doesn't matter what I believe. What do you bel… Read More
2023-12-27 13:04
This is one of the most horrific incidences of domestic violence many of us advocates have heard of. Robin Simpson was murdered in stabbed in front of her child but please be warned, t… Read More
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