đď¸ Affirmation Post: âThey Didnât See, But I Survived Anywayâ
A voice for the ones who were never rescued, but rescued themselves.
They didnât see me.
Not when the harm was loud.No [...]
The Wishing Tree With Alfre Woodard: A Beautiful Movie About Finding Your Way Home + Full Movie
Sometimes you want a movie that doesn't demand everything from you.
Something you can put on while folding clothes, answering emails, working on a [...]
Affirming Television Moments: When the Women Tore Down the Wall
First, giving gratitude to Oprah because this type of programming was very uncommon back in 1989. When you wanted to see television films like this, y [...]
⨠Protecting Your Aura: Setting Boundaries with Toxic People
Some people drain the life out of every room. They thrive on chaos, belittling, and control. And when you are a Survivor, you already know the cost [...]
Survivor Affirmations: You Can Heal Through the Chaos
1ď¸âŁ "I am resilient, and even in the midst of chaos, I find my inner peace."
2ď¸âŁ "Every challenge I face is shaping me into a stronger, w [...]
From Shame to Strategy: How to Train Your Brain to Fail Smarter
 Learning about shame is so important. I've personally seen shame drive people to their very end.
Learning about shame is a life saver.
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The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Changed the Lives of Women and People with Disabilities
Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner
(1912-2006)
The Forgotten Black Woman Inventor Who Revolutionized Menstrual Pads
(article with audio)
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đ¤ Survivor Affirmations for the Ones Who Never Got the Apology
And were told to stay silent for someone elseâs comfort.
I was not too much. I was too aware. And they were not ready for the truth I [...]
The Case Against Full-Time “Nice”
Inauthenticity: Being nice all the time can lead to a lack of authenticity in your interactions. Suppressing your true thoughts and f [...]
đď¸ Affirmation Post: âThey Didnât See, But I Survived Anywayâ
A voice for the ones who were never rescued, but rescued themselves.
They didnât see me.
Not when the harm was loud.Not when the silence w [...]
Why Catastrophizers Arenât Helpful in a Crisis
 âIf you want to fly, you have to giveÂ
up everything that weighs you down."
Toni Morrison
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Weâve all been there: youâre navigating a [...]
The Harlem Photos That Were Hidden for 40 Years
These photos are evidence of resilience.
In 1970, New York City was officially collapsing. The media called it "Fear City." But while the world saw [...]
You Belong Here, Here, and There too; Even If Others Reject You.
đˇ Green Book Affirmations đˇ
Just like the Green Book guided travelers through danger, I trust my instincts to guide me to safety, dignity, an [...]
Meryl Streep: I AM Built from Endurance Not Approval
I am built from endurance, not approval. What lasts in me cannot be taken by time or opinion. [...]
Healing Words: Women with Controlling Partners by Carol A. Lambert, MSW
Carol-Lambert.com
To leave an abusive partner is complicated and challenging.Â
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Most people in this position feel highly ambivalent or just [...]
Inspired by Survivor Viola Davis: You Donât Need Perfect Weather to Bloom
Some flowers wait for sunshine.Others learn how to grow toward the light
even while clouds remain overhead.
Gratitude to a shining star....Viola Da [...]
9 Quotes from Maya Angelou to Nourish the Survivor’s Soul (Part 2)
Updated for 2025
đ Resilience & Strength
âYou may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced [...]
Denise Ho: đżOnce You See It, You Canât Go Back
âThe greatest gift in this life is always more of meâand I am not going back to less.â
Denise Ho was a singer.
A successful one.
She had:
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đż Josephine Baker: She Found a Place Where She Could Breathe
JosĂŠphine Baker did not just âmove to France.â
She left a place that constrained herâŚand stepped into a place that, for a time, allowed her to expand [...]
The Architecture of Change: Lessons from the Japanese “Renewal Years”
The Japanese word for menopause is kĹnenki (ć´ĺš´ć), and the linguistic and cultural nuances behind it are quite beautiful and distinct from many Western [...]
Vanessa Williams Refused to Become the Worst Thing People Said About Her
Deal with yourself as a individual, worthy of respect, and make everyone else deal with you the same way. -Nikki Giovanni
It was 1984, and Vanessa [...]
19 James Baldwin Truths and Affirmations That Still Strengthen the Human Spirit
Few voices have spoken to the human condition with the clarity, courage, and compassion of James Baldwin. He did not write to decorate reality. He wro [...]
They Loved the Style, Not the Black Woman: Esther Jones and the Betty Boop Lesson
Exploitation is a hand that smiles while taking.
It praises your light, then sells your flame.
It calls it âhelp,â but leaves you colder.
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Survivor Must-Read Reading List: Black Widow by Leslie Gray Streeter
I've been familiar with the power of Leslie's pen for years. But when a storm of loss and change came around just when her beautiful memoir was [...]
Angie Stone, Roberta Flack & Gwen McCrae: The Power of Their Musical Legacy
Angie Stoneâs Music Pulled Us ThroughâAnd Now, Sheâs Gone.
Angie Stone has passed, and somehow, it still doesnât feel real.
During one of my [...]
