The moon hangs low outside the window, scarred and haloed. She stares at me, dares me to confess the unspeakable. It’s almost tempting. I breathe. …
To Him, From the New Me.
About this piece: As a teenager, Prithiva suffered abuse in her first relationship. After 5 years that relationship ended. This is a letter back to her …
Domestic Violence: The Invisible Crime
As we grow up, mature, and begin navigating our way through the treacherous waters of life, we are often introduced to some unsettling topics. Cancer, …
‘Women On Guard’ Makes Feeling Safe a Breeze
According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network), an American is assaulted every 107 seconds. What this means is that 17.7 million American women have been …
“Slap Her” — Watch How These Young Boys Respond to This Command
This video went viral in Hungary a few days ago accompanied by the phrase “real men.” After watching it, I felt happy and disappointed at the …
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The month of November typically brings to mind one specific day: Thanksgiving. And while that holiday is typically reserved as a day for thankfulness, there …
Photoshopped CoverGirl Ad Protests NFL Domestic Violence
As outrage continues to grow over the NFL’s initial response to the Ray Rice domestic violence scandal, a group of protestors are using a CoverGirl …
Was Sam Pepper Really Funny?
If you haven’t heard about the Sam Pepper incident until this very moment, allow me to guide you through it. Sam Pepper is a YouTuber who mainly specializes in “prank” …
Speaking Up Against Domestic Violence
Recently in the news there have been multiple allegations of domestic violence against NFL players. Among the accused are Johnathon Dwyer of the Arizona Cardinals, …