WE Survive Abuse

Join Tonya GJ Prince, a veteran women's advocate with over 30 years of experience, on "We Survive Abuse". Join us on a journey of overcoming obstacles and personal growth. As a seasoned advocate for women and children, Tonya brings her extensive expertise to the mic, providing a platform for affirmation, information, healing, and growth. With a genuine desire to assist you on your healing path, we provide a wealth of resources and support to empower your own unique journey. May you be your strongest version of YOU. Contact: info@wesurviveabuse.com Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support</a>

Level Up: Be the New YOU

Life can be challenging when you are carrying extra emotional baggage that you never deserved and never asked for. BUT, we recorded this short message to encourage you to take a few more steps on your journey. To level up and be the new you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

07-28
03:44

This is How SHE Do It: Encourage Yourself

Unleash your inner champion. This short episode provides quick, actionable reminders on how to become your own biggest supporter and self-motivator. Learn how to build self-confidence, stay driven, and embrace your own achievements without relying on others for validation. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their self-esteem and take control of their success journey. This is How She Do It: Encourage Yourself video on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/OgxXC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

07-26
01:39

7 Ways Listening to Sad Music Helps to Relieve Sadness

It may seem strange, but listening to sad music when you are sad can actually relieve sadness. With life lessons taken from Thomas Dorsey, often referred to as the father of gospel, this recording lists 7 benefits. It's important to note that while music can be a powerful tool for healing emotional pain, it shouldn't replace supportive friends, hobbies, active healthy living, and professional help. If you're experiencing intense or prolonged emotional distress, it's recommended to seek assistance from a mental health professional. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

07-01
04:48

Survivor Affirmations

Affirmations for days when the voice of self-criticism are so loud that they are keeping positive thoughts at bay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

06-30
02:18

Affirmations for Those Struggling to Stay in the Light

Some days, staying positive is a struggle. This affirmative and positive read is meant to build up those struggling to remain positive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

06-30
01:31

Survivor Affirmation: I Love Myself Because I am Worthy of Love

Affirmations on self-love for those who need it on some of life's most challenging days. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

06-30
01:36

Affirmations on Parental Rights to Protect Children

Parent's have a right to guard their children's safety. Here are affirmations to remind and empower parents of that right on difficult days. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

06-30
02:12

Life Saving Lessons from Gavin de Becker's book The Gift of Fear

Published in 1997, lessons from Gavin de Becker's The Gift of Fear have saved lives. This book is a must-read! Here are some of the most well-known quotes and lessons from "The Gift of Fear": “I encourage people to remember that "no" is a complete sentence.”   “No” is a word that must never be negotiated, because the person who chooses not to hear it is trying to control you.”   “Niceness is a decision, a strategy of social interaction; it is not a character trait.”   “It is understandable that the perspectives of men and women on safety are so different--men and women live in different worlds...at core, men are afraid women will laugh at them, while at core, women are afraid men will kill them.”   “There’s a lesson in real-life stalking cases that young women can benefit from learning: persistence only proves persistence—it does not prove love. The fact that a romantic pursuer is relentless doesn’t mean you are special—it means he is troubled.”   “Denial is a save now, pay later scheme.”   “If you tell someone ten times that you don’t want to talk to him, you are talking to them—nine more times than you wanted to.”   “The solution to violence in America is the acceptance of reality”   “Believing that others will react as we would is the single most dangerous myth of intervention.”     “We must learn and then teach our children that niceness does not equal goodness. Niceness is a decision, a strategy of social interaction; it is not a character trait. People seeking to control others almost always present the image of a nice person in the beginning. Like rapport-building, charm and the deceptive smile, unsolicited niceness often has a discoverable motive.”   “Only human beings can look directly at something, have all the information they need to make an accurate prediction, perhaps even momentarily make the accurate prediction, and then say that it isn't so.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

06-30
04:00

As a Woman You May Find it Challenging to Stand Up for YOU If....

Maya Angelou's quote in Glamour Magazine 2012 got us thinking. Why do women sometimes find it challenging to put ourselves first. To prioritize our own needs. And to be on our own side, just for our own benefit. Without exception. Without apology. MAYA Angelou once said: “I'm interested in women's health because I'm a woman. "I'm sorry to say that has been the problem with a number of women. They're not on their own side, nor do they advocate for their own benefit.   And so I think that every woman should be out there thumping the drum, first for herself. And many might think that’s selfish but the truth is you can only help somebody else if you’re in a position to help yourself.”   Maya Angelou, Glamour Magazine 2012 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

06-29
02:55

The Deadly Danger of Eroding Girls' Boundaries: Black Women Murdered Among Friends

This episode is dedicated to: Kenneka Jenkins, Alexis Crawford, Tamla Horsford, Shanquella Robinson, Stephanie Hartwell....young Black women who were murdered among friends.  This episode challenges society and communities to examine some of the ways that we may be discouraging girls and young women from building boundaries that could save their lives.  Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

11-21
24:58

Our Soul Centering Conversation w Afro-Warriors Founder: Ruth Bermudez

Ruth Bermudez founded Afro-Warriors to help black women to come together and help embrace healing journey and self-development. Her company is inspired by her own experience with self-forgiveness and her journey towards self-worth and self-love. Words from Ruth:  "The thing is I didn't quite know how or what to do to heal. Since I've surrendered, I wrote a note apologizing to myself for mistreating her (me) and most importantly neglecting my soul for all these years. I cut my damaged hair symbolizing me Removing the damaged pieces I was holding onto in life. Then I planted a seed symbolizing my spiritual growth and personal development.  I want to be able to share my story and experience and reach out to millions of women, who are healing from domestic violence, Absent/hateful parents, betrayal from friends/family, and academic denial, who wants to find their self-worth...." Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we genuinely like hearing from you. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

11-10
23:31

Sexual Violence Against Males: Fact Check & Empathy Check

Society-at-large likes to call it "no big deal" but like all sexual violence, rape against males remains as taboo a topic as ever. Host, Tonya GJ Prince, compassionately discusses a debate over what is known about how often rape against males occurs. The findings might surprise you. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we truly like hearing you. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

11-01
15:17

Survivor Affirmations: Getting in Touch with My Emotions

The more in touch you are with your emotions, the better you can know them and express yourself. Here are validating affirmations for getting in touch with your own emotions. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we truly like to hear from you. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

10-24
04:42

Reclaim Your Confidence: 7 Quick Tips

Sometimes we lose our confidence in ourselves and others. This podcast episode will give you 7 tips to help you recover quickly.  Real-life examples include famous stars like Aaliyah and Beyonce. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we truly like hearing from you. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

10-22
12:10

The Lessons: Women Disabled Through Domestic Violence

Through a story from the life of *Ms. Ross, we talk about women with disabilities, women who acquired a disability by way of violence, & their rights.  Tonya GJ Prince talks about a woman she advocated for and a few lessons she learned from Ms. Ross around this subject. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we genuinely like hearing from you. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

10-13
10:53

Surrender Your Ground: The Ugly Truth About Girls and Safety

While boys are expected to 'stand their ground', girls are expected to 'surrender your ground'.  Tonya GJ Prince explores three cases where young girls who protected themselves from a violent trafficker were unjustly punished.  We call for an end to the expectation that girls aren't valuable and worthy enough to have the same safety and protections afforded to the most privileged class of boys. A call for fairness and equality for all girls. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we truly like hearing you. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording in a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

10-06
13:51

How Remembering God's Love Can Light Your Way: Soslan Temanson

Tonya GJ Prince talks with Soslan Temanson about abuse and bullying, up through his military service, threatened his health and how his faith helped him through it all. Soslan Temanson, the founder of Remember God Loves You and I, Will, Meet You at the Finish Line Podcast, brings people from all different walks of life together to find a standard solution. Soslan had to fight to get where he is now, fleeing a country that suppresses people to men and women in the military that bullied him to breaking down every time he would go. After all the roadblocks he still fights for people's cause to have their voices heard to make change happen. Remember God Loves You, and I, Will, Meet You at The Finish Line Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we truly like hearing you. Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

09-27
19:39

Big Life Lessons That Teach Black Girls to Silence Their Pain: Um, The Hair

The suicide rate among Black girls is rising.  Are we teaching girls to ignore their pain? Are we teaching girls that their pain doesn't matter?  Are we doing enough?  These are the questions that we must continue to ask ourselves.  In this short episode, Tonya GJ Prince dives into the viral videos about Black girls getting their hair done and what we can learn from those videos.   Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. WE are fans of Survivors and we truly like hearing you.  Please continue to feel welcome to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message Thank you kindly for your continued feedback, support and comments. You are appreciated.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

09-18
08:56

The Fable of the Helpful Monkey: Monkey Do

Monkey Do was a helpful monkey that took joy in helping everyone that asked for help. She had a good heart and the best of intentions. Everyone loved Monkey Do, but Monkey Do wasn’t always reliable. Listen to what happens when she tries to take on more than she can manage. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. Feel free to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

09-15
09:13

Am I Selfish for Setting Boundaries?

Setting boundaries can feel like you're being selfish.  But we'll talk about how setting boundaries is something that everyone should do to help everyone live more joyful, healthy, and free lives. Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders. Her goal is to support and validate the voices of women and girls navigating a violent and abusive world. Feel free to leave us a recorded voice message (comments, tips, quotes, statistics, questions). We might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional. https://anchor.fm/wesurviveabuse/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wesurviveabuse0/support

09-02
13:29

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