Episodes

  • Healing in Progress: 10 Short Uplifting Messages

    Healing in Progress: 10 Short Uplifting Messages
    Oct 30 2024
    In this episode of We Survive Abuse, we bring you Healing in Progress, a special collection of 10 short, empowering messages designed for every survivor’s journey. Whether you’re in the early stages of healing or finding strength along the way, these affirmations provide gentle encouragement, reminding you of your courage, resilience, and right to peace.

    Tune in for supportive words that acknowledge your progress, validate your experience, and lift you up in moments of doubt. This episode is a safe space to find comfort and connection—your journey matters, and so do you.
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    7 mins
  • Survivor Affirmations I Deserve Peace Within Myself

    Survivor Affirmations I Deserve Peace Within Myself
    Oct 24 2024

    In this short but empowering episode of We Survive Abuse, titled "I Deserve Peace Within Me", Tonya GJ Prince invites survivors to reclaim their inner peace with unapologetic grace. Tonya explores the transformative journey of embracing self-care, releasing fear, and allowing peace to flourish within.

    Whether learning to trust yourself again or letting go of past pain, this episode offers profound affirmations and actionable steps to help survivors nurture their serenity.
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    4 mins
  • Survivor Affirmations My Female Existence is Sacred and Worthy of Unapologetic Self-Care

    Survivor Affirmations My Female Existence is Sacred and Worthy of Unapologetic Self-Care
    Oct 24 2024
    In this powerful episode of WE Survive Abuse, we speak six affirming statements that honor your healing journey. Abuse survivors often carry deep wounds, but self-care is a radical act of self-love and restoration. By breaking free from societal expectations and prioritizing your own needs, you reaffirm your worth and take back your power.

    Join us for an inspiring conversation about embracing your sacredness and healing through intentional, unapologetic self-care.
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    10 mins
  • The Power of Women’s Voices: The Importance of Female-Led Health Advocacy Today

    The Power of Women’s Voices: The Importance of Female-Led Health Advocacy Today
    Oct 17 2024
    Women bring unique perspectives, lived experiences, and a relentless drive for change—qualities vital for tackling the pressing issues facing women’s health today. Tune in to hear why amplifying everyday women's voices is not just essential for progress—it’s imperative for lasting, meaningful change.

    In this episode, we shine a light on the vital role of everyday women in female-led health advocacy and a few of the many ways that our healthcare differs from male healthcare. Women from all walks of life are stepping up, sharing their stories, and driving change in the healthcare landscape. Our hope is that this episode adds fuel to your fire.
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    8 mins
  • When I See Myself I Love Myself

    When I See Myself I Love Myself
    Oct 12 2024
    In this empowering episode of We Survive Abuse, titled "When I See Myself, I Love Myself", we delve into self-acceptance, and the journey of seeing our true worth. This episode is dedicated to encouraging young girls and women to embrace their inner strength, celebrate their unique identities, and claim their power without hesitation.

    Join host Tonya GJ Prince as she explores strategies for cultivating self-love and resilience, offering valuable insights and tools to support every girl in realizing her potential. We’ll discuss the importance of seeing ourselves clearly beyond societal expectations, nurturing our mental well-being, and building a strong foundation of self-respect.

    Forget the trivial questions about appearance—this episode is all about recognizing your value and owning your personal power. Tune in to discover how self-love can transform your life and equip you to face challenges with confidence.
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    10 mins
  • Survivor Affirmation: Actually I CAN and I WILL

    Survivor Affirmation: Actually I CAN and I WILL
    Oct 4 2024
    Building on the true story of the United States' first elected woman mayor, Susanna Salter, this short episode inspires listeners to believe they can achieve their goals against the odds.
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    4 mins
  • Even Pain Has a Purpose: A Call to Men Who Have Lost Women They Love to Violence

    Even Pain Has a Purpose: A Call to Men Who Have Lost Women They Love to Violence
    Sep 29 2024

    The Transformative Power of Pain
    Men, your pain over losing the women you love can be a transformative force. It’s not just personal — it’s political. When you let that pain speak, when you allow yourself to grieve openly, you challenge the toxic systems that lead to these losses.

    Your voices matter. We need you in the fight against the violence that has stolen too many of our loved ones. Whether it’s standing up in your communities, challenging the men around you, or raising awareness — the pain you carry can fuel meaningful change.

    You can be utterly unstoppable once you unlearn hate and overcome hate. Even pain has a purpose.

    Includes stories about Amiri Baraka and the women in his life who were taken by male violence.
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    12 mins
  • Beyond the Perpetrator: It's Not About Who Harmed, It Is About THE Harm

    Beyond the Perpetrator: It's Not About Who Harmed, It Is About THE Harm
    Sep 28 2024
    Survivor and victim's advocate Tonya GJ Prince addresses how making assumptions about who is or isn't capable of violence silences Survivors of violence and abuse. Using stories of victim's experiences, she cautions against framing sexual violence as something that happens only under very specific conditions.

    Sexual violence doesn’t care about titles or reputations. A person’s position in the community doesn’t make their harm less real. It’s not about the ‘who.’ It’s about the harm, the trauma, the destruction left behind in the survivor's life. No Survivor feels less harmed because of "who" harmed them.

    In this episode, we are urged to shift our language and our focus in support of victims and Survivors. Because no one’s position, no one’s title, no one's connection to others or admiration by others should ever excuse the trauma they’ve caused.

    Lesson: Listen to victims and Survivors. Keep listening to victims and Survivors.
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    39 mins