WE Survive Abuse/Tonya GJ Prince

Reminding women that our voices are powerful and deserve to be heard.

A quick look at how teachers, group leaders, and individuals can use poetry to teach lessons about self-love. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to...

Victims and Survivors of violence and abuse have lessons to teach. Felicia Collier was in a relationship with Los Angeles serial killer, Chester Turner.  We share her story with the intention of gathering the lessons and insights that might be useful.   Tonya GJ Prince is the founder of WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , RosasChildren.com , and BraidtheLadder.org . --- Send in a voice...

How can you tell if you are settling for less in your relationship? This recording offers some signals to watch out for. UPDATE: Part 2 gives tips on how society can uplift women and girls and support them in not settling for relationships that offer little value or violence. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirm...

We're going back to Rap/HipHop history in the early years. During the earlier days of Hip-Hop & Rap, civil rights activist C. Delores Tucker voiced her concerns about violence and misogyny in the music lyrics. She took her concerns to media, owners of record companies, community events, and even the United States Congress. In response, some of the top Rap/HipHop artists 'dissed' her in their songs...

Creating and leading a support circle for victims of domestic violence can foster growth, healing, and even safety.  Presented by an experienced peer support group facilitator, this podcast presents a list and discussion around how members benefit.  Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Feel...

Keeping personal connections healthy takes time, effort, & tenderness.  Here from Tonya's personal collection of great goodies are a roundup of 30 short pieces of advice on keeping those connections that you value most, healthy. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Feel free to leave us a re...

On behalf of murder victim Sonya Ivanoff and too many other Native Alaskan Women, the people of Nome, Alaska fought back against the minimization of Native Women. Enhancing the safety of vulnerable women and children is always the right thing to do. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Feel...

Set against a backdrop of hip hop, this nearly three-minute recording of uplifting affirmations is designed for youth.  EX: I am special I am brave There is no one like me I am helpful I am kind May all children believe that they are special and important.  Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminder...

Loudon County, Virginia students walked out in protest of their school systems handling of sexual assault against two students. WE Survive Abuse supports them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse/support

Excerpt: Life can be challenging, but I can quickly make myself feel better by focusing on my breathing.  Breathing brings me back to the present moment. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Feel free to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We mi...

Not only do people try to silence women but they also try to make women think that they are not being silenced at all. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org tells a short story to support women in listening to and then trusting their inner voice when they are being silenced and erased. Feel free to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, t...

Male violence against women and children is at crisis levels.  Yet, women and children are being bullied into being silent about their fears and concerns over their own safety. Women and children are being discouraged from sounding the alarm and speaking about the realities of male violence, lack of security, prevention, and social safety nets.  In this recording, Tonya GJ Prince talks about the i...

History has much to say on the impact of dehumanization on the lives of individuals.  The lessons are clear. Women can't afford to be silenced around issues involving their female health, safety, and bodies. Includes short snippets about Henrietta Lacks, Ebb Cade, Fannie Lou Hamer, and other Black Americans. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.or...

Braid the Ladder is a not-for-profit charitable effort to encourage members of communities to donate specialized hair care products to local shelters for people with beautiful & uniquely textured hair.     The organization was started by founder Tonya GJ Prince after an encounter with a Black family seeking services in a Battered Women's Shelter where she was the counselor. Tonya GJ Prince from WE...

"If you are silent about your pain, they will kill you and say you enjoyed it."- Zora Neale Hurston They say "silence is golden".   WE say it is not.  It is tarnished and rusty on the edges.  At least when it comes to abuse it is. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Feel free to leave us a...

How do good parents miss the signs of child sexual abuse It is simple. By not asking the right questions, at the right time. Tonya GJ Prince shares her abuse story and information on how asking the right questions can help parents protect their children. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders....

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Dr. Martin Luther King There is no such thing as a "convenient time" for a woman to speak out against injustice. Feminists and other women's activists miss opportunities to challenge and examine systemic change when they reject the voices of Native, Black & Brown women.  Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and...

Abusers who are violent to their partners cause deep scars and pain for children who witness domestic violence. In this episode, visionary artist Soulrac, talks about weaving that pain into his art.  Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com , SurvivorAffirmations.com , and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders for the journey. Feel free to leave us a recorded voice...

Veteran rape healing facilitator, Tonya GJ Prince talks about the expectations of people who choose to assist victims and Survivors along their healing journey.  Encouraging and supporting the de-silencing, healing, & empowerment, of victims & Survivor of domestic violence and sexual violence. We welcome informative, inspiring, and/or motivating guests to our podcast. --- Send in a voice message:...

"Boundaries and self-worth go hand in hand." WESurviveAbuse.com encourages and supports the de-silencing, healing, & empowerment, of victims & Survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. Founder, Tonya GJ Prince.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse/support

It's true. Black women are great warriors and strategists. We come from cultures that are filled with love, compassion, and resilience. People around the world have always had needs, but so do we.   "Mammyism"  That's a term I am hearing more and more often.  "Mammyism" is the demand for Black women and Black girls to do more while continuing to accept that they will get less. One of the major ten...

Historically and right up until this very minute, society has always told Black women & Black girls that we have no right to boundaries, consent, & our own individual feelings and perspectives around sex and sexuality. The video/event at WI Spa was no different. WESurviveAbuse.com encourages and supports the de-silencing, healing, & empowerment, of victims & Survivors of domestic violence and sexu...

If you hate women, I'm afraid we can't use your services in the work to end violence against women and children. WE are trying to make this world a better and safer place for all.  WESurviveAbuse.com encourages and supports the de-silencing, healing, & empowerment, of victims & Survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. Founder, Tonya GJ Prince --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...

I Stand in My Own Truth Deep within my heart, deep in my soul, I locate my truth center. WESurviveAbuse.com encourages and supports the de-silencing, healing, & empowerment, of victims & Survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence.  Founder, Tonya GJ Prince. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...