Archive for July 2015
How I Stopped Internalizing the Shame of Rape Culture
If you can relate to the way this author learned about keeping her body safe, then you probably carry a lot of shame. Get some relief with this inspiring story of learning to embrace your womanhood.
Read MoreThese Are the IPV Myths Holding Us Back From Helping LGBTQIA+ Survivors
We’ve got to wake up to the fact that intimate partner violence can affect people of any gender or orientation. When you see how these myths have affected your perceptions, you’ll know exactly why.
Read More5 Reasons Why We Police Disabled People’s Language (And Why We Need to Stop)
Ever had a debate on whether to call someone a “disabled person” or a “person with disabilities”? It’s not a problem that there’s a debate – but lots of abled people are speaking over disabled people. Here are some common things they say, and the simple solution to help.
Read MoreDoes IPV Offender Treatment Work? 6 of Your Most Common Questions Answered
Ever wonder why we should bother helping abusers, or what helps them change? Here are some answers from inside intimate partner violence offender treatment.
Read MoreShe Imagined Catcalls As Cheeseburgers – And Proved Why Street Harassment Sucks
“Hey, I would love if strangers gave me cheeseburgers all the time!” This is hilarious – think people will finally get the problem with street harassment if you show them this?
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