When Protectors Become Predators: Making Women Safe In An Unsafe World

It’s a familiar scene from 1985’s classic film The Color Purple: newlywed Sofia charges through a cornfield, face freshly bruised by husband Harpo, to confront in-law Celie about her advice for him to “beat her.” “All my life I had to fight,” hisses Sofia. “A girl child ain’t safe in a family of mens. But… Continue reading When Protectors Become Predators: Making Women Safe In An Unsafe World

Standards vs. Settling in Relationships

“Good afternoon pretty lady. How are you doing?” What started off as an ordinary commute on an ordinary day became a bit more interesting after I noticed a handsome uniformed man staring intently from the other lane as we waited at a stop light. “Hi.” “Are you single?” “Uh-huh.” “Well, how about seeing if we can… Continue reading Standards vs. Settling in Relationships