Congolese Women, Sacred Knowledge, and Spiritual Leadership: A Gentle Introduction
There is a quiet truth that has always existed, even when it wasnât written down.
Across the lands now known as the Democratic [...]
Survivor Affirmations: History Remembers What is Rooted in Truth, Love, and Dignity.
American fashion icon Dapper Dan shares the history of the Adinkra symbol 'Sankofa' in Harlem, New York (& other places around the United St [...]
đ± Affirmations for the Survivor Accused of âChangingâ
Here is a healing and empowering set of affirmations for Survivors who are being accused of âchangingââwhen in reality, they are growing, healing, and [...]
đ” Everyday People: A Prayer for Boundaries and Belonging
âI am everyday peopleâŠâ
Simple words, sacred meaning.
Arrested Developmentâs âPeople Everydayâ is more than a remix of a classic â itâs a less [...]
Your Voice Is a Lighthouse: Keep Shining Through the Noise (Featuring Amazing Animated Story by BigBoi)
I woke up and encountered this story by BigBoi. Made my morning.
Your story has the power to do that too. Keep living. Keep crafting your storytel [...]
She Quit Dancing for Britney Spears and Janet Jackson to Design Luxury Shoes Janet Wears
This entrepreneur quit dancing for Britney Spears and Janet Jackson to follow her passion for designing luxury shoes - Face2Face Africa
Giving [...]
âThey keep calling me names⊠does that make it true?â (No, and hereâs why it doesnât.)
Let them talk.
Let them build stories out of shadows.
Let them sculpt their own fears into your silhouette
and call it truth.
You donât have t [...]
đż Swaying Is Sacred: A Nervous System Reset Rooted in Our Bodies and Our Histories
âEven in stillness, I can move.
Even in pain, I can sway. My body remembers peace.â
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to sit still. [...]
𧥠The Power of Telling Yourself: âI Am Safe.â
Some of us never heard those words growing up.Not when we were afraid.Not when we were hurting.Not even when we were in real danger.
So we learned to [...]
Oh, We Been the Fire
Look at us.
Not surviving â shining.
That kind of laughter that breaks every chain still trying to hold on.
That joy they said was too loud f [...]
Cultural Mirrors: Reflecting Self-Worth Through the Practice of Honoring Traditions
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The teachers are surprised to learn the kids are unaware of a vital piece of cultural history.
Cultural traditions matter
Among the [...]
PBS Newshour: A Brief But Spectacular take on appreciating what we have
âJoy multiplies when I choose to love.â đ«
âI find joy not just in myself, but in celebrating others.â
âLove is the soilâjoy is the [...]
10 Gentle Ways to Grow Toward Accepting Your Flaws
đż You donât have to be perfect to be powerful. You only have to be real.
For many Survivors, the pressure to be flawless wasnât just emotionalâ [...]
Great Re-Inventors: Eartha Kitt #courage #changeyourlife #comeback
When an American presidential administration attempted to blacklist and silence Eartha Kitt, she simply took her talents and skills overseas where [...]
Selena Quintanilla: đż She Brought Joy to the World. And We Will Not Ignore What Took Her.
Selena Quintanilla carried something extremely rare.
Joy that felt real.Warmth that reached people across language, culture, and place.A presence tha [...]
The Black Woman Who Invented AI Before It Existed (w/affirmations)
âš Affirmations for Women Who See Differently
My vision is a gift; I honor the way I see the world.
I trust my insights, even when they [...]
Linda Creed: This Song is With You for the Moments You Stop Choosing Everyone Else Over Yourself (podcast/audio)
People make the world go round.... lyrics by Linda Creed
All these issues people are having with the humane practice of DEI (diversity, equity, and i [...]
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 [...]
Helen Baylor’s Testimony| I Had a Praying Grandmother
Helen Baylorâs gospel classic âA Praying Grandmotherâ is more than a personal testimonyâitâs a spiritual archive for many Black families. It speaks to [...]
Lessons from Pam Grier’s Memoir for Survivors
updated from December 2024
I love it when women tell our own stories in our own words!
When Pam Grier's memoir came out...I [...]
We Survive Abuse Podcast
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Rest in Power is Not For Child Predators
Not every legacy deserves soft language. In this episode, we confront the cultural instinct to offer blanket reverence after death.
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