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WE Survive Abuse

By Tonya GJ Prince

Welcome to a transformative podcast experience filled with powerful healing stories, invaluable information, and profound wisdom. Join us on a journey of overcoming obstacles and personal 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. Your host, Tonya GJ Prince, a distinguished authority for over 30 years on domestic violence and sexual violence.

Contact: info@wesurviveabuse.com


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

WE Survive AbuseNov 21, 2022

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The Deadly Danger of Eroding Girls' Boundaries: Black Women Murdered Among Friends
Nov 21, 202224:59
Our Soul Centering Conversation w Afro-Warriors Founder: Ruth Bermudez

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

Nov 10, 202223:31
Sexual Violence Against Males: Fact Check & Empathy Check

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.

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Nov 01, 202215:18
Survivor Affirmations: Getting in Touch with My Emotions

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.

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Oct 24, 202204:43
Reclaim Your Confidence: 7 Quick Tips

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).

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Oct 22, 202212:10
The Lessons: Women Disabled Through Domestic Violence

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).

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Oct 13, 202210:54
Surrender Your Ground: The Ugly Truth About Girls and Safety
Oct 06, 202213:51
How Remembering God's Love Can Light Your Way: Soslan Temanson
Sep 27, 202219:39
Big Life Lessons That Teach Black Girls to Silence Their Pain: Um, The Hair

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.

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Sep 18, 202208:57
The Fable of the Helpful Monkey: Monkey Do

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.

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Sep 15, 202209:13
Am I Selfish for Setting Boundaries?

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.

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Sep 02, 202213:30
Boundaries for Survival: 5 Top Tips for Creating Boundaries

Boundaries for Survival: 5 Top Tips for Creating Boundaries

Boundaries are challenging for everybody.  Here are five tips to help make the process of setting boundaries easier.

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.

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Aug 19, 202206:14
3 Common Obstacles to Setting Boundaries

3 Common Obstacles to Setting Boundaries

Boundaries are a necessity for survival. Even though everyone should have boundaries, not everyone believes that they themselves have a right to set up boundaries. Tonya GJ Prince will talk about  3 all too common obstacles that may be holding you or someone you know back from setting boundaries.


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).

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Aug 10, 202212:04
Give Me 5 Minutes: What is a Toxic Relationship?

Give Me 5 Minutes: What is a Toxic Relationship?

Are you engaged in a toxic relationship? A toxic relationship can be frightening and dangerous. In less than 5 minutes and in simple language, Tonya GJ Prince helps you to understand what a toxic relationship is. Because knowledge is a great tool for safety.


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.

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Aug 08, 202204:33
Are You Sure That YOU Are Listening to Women and Girls?
Aug 04, 202221:06
How Male Violence Taught Women & Girls to Attack One Another
Aug 03, 202232:45
Can White Women Deny Black Women Womanhood?
Jul 21, 202225:30
WE Are Women: The Misters' Obsession with Changing Names
Jul 18, 202218:54
Sometimes We Have to Make Peace with Obstacles

Sometimes We Have to Make Peace with Obstacles

"Obstacles are a part of life, so we may as well make peace with them."


Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and expert knowledge about abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, healing, & healthy relationships.

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Jul 14, 202204:59
Affirmations for Parents Trying to Keep the Family Close

Affirmations for Parents Trying to Keep the Family Close

If you are a parent, chances are you could use a bit of encouragement & inspiration. Listen to this recording and be uplifted, validated, & encouraged. 


Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and expert knowledge about abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, healing, & healthy relationships.

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Jul 01, 202212:55
Mindset for a Comeback

Mindset for a Comeback

You can make a comeback after a setback, but the battle begins in the mind. Here are 5 tips to prepare your mindset for a comeback.


Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and expert knowledge about abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, healing, & healthy relationships.

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Jun 28, 202203:37
Are All Drag Shows Child Friendly?
Jun 17, 202228:07
Domestic Violence: What We Are Getting Wrong (Part 1)

Domestic Violence: What We Are Getting Wrong (Part 1)

Our assumptions and lack of knowledge about domestic violence aren't keeping us safe.  Perhaps it is time to talk more about how we deal with domestic violence and whether or not that is working for us.


Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorEye.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and expert knowledge about abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, healing, & healthy relationships.

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Jun 08, 202212:25
4 Quick Tips to Help You Spread Your Wings Like a Butterfly

4 Quick Tips to Help You Spread Your Wings Like a Butterfly

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). Do you have a Survivor you wish to recognize?

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May 29, 202206:01
The Beginner's List of the Spiritual Benefits of Meditation
May 21, 202209:46
How My Pastor Showed Me the Power of the Pulpit to End Violence and Abuse

How My Pastor Showed Me the Power of the Pulpit to End Violence and Abuse

Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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May 17, 202215:35
The Black Church is Called to Be Courageous Against Misogynists
May 10, 202222:14
It Worked for Oprah: Self-Belief Tips from Successful People

It Worked for Oprah: Self-Belief Tips from Successful People

You will only be as successful as you believe you will be.  Every last success story is rooted first in a strong self-belief.

Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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May 06, 202209:39
A Call to Center Women and Girls in Abortion Rights
May 04, 202209:44
Listening to Older Women to Gain Master Survival Tips
Apr 07, 202213:24
Survivor Affirmations: Change is My Friend

Survivor Affirmations: Change is My Friend

Affirmations to prepare your mind for change.

Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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Mar 12, 202204:22
How to Make the Most of Your Regrets

How to Make the Most of Your Regrets

Regrets can slow down the healing process, but they don't have to.  

Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, & BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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.

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Mar 10, 202210:56
Speak Woman Speak

Speak Woman Speak

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


Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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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 might use your recording on a future audio recording. Leaving a name is optional.

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Mar 10, 202206:52
How Poetry Can Teach Us About Self Love

How Poetry Can Teach Us About Self Love

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.

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Tonya GJ Prince from WESurviveAbuse.com, SurvivorAffirmations.com, and BraidtheLadder.org gives voice to healthful affirmations and reminders.

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Mar 07, 202208:59
Lessons from a Survivor of a Serial Killer
Feb 07, 202223:25
Are You Settling for Less in Your Romantic Relationship?
Jan 08, 202227:45
How We Villainize Black Women Who Disagree with Males: C. Delores Tucker
Dec 13, 202126:17
Leading a Healing Support Circle for Victims of Domestic Violence: How Members Benefit
Nov 30, 202117:55
30 Healthy Relationship Tips: Advice for Keeping Personal Connections Healthy
Nov 26, 202108:42
Be Inspired by Brave Native Alaskan Women: The Sonya Ivanoff Law
Nov 17, 202105:32
Pretty Thoughts: Affirmations for Youth
Nov 05, 202103:10
In Support of Loudon County Virginia Students

In Support of Loudon County Virginia Students

Loudon County, Virginia students walked out in protest of their school systems handling of sexual assault against two students. WE Survive Abuse supports them.
Oct 27, 202103:30
Survivor Affirmations: I Focus on Breathing and Grounding Myself

Survivor Affirmations: I Focus on Breathing and Grounding Myself

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.

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Oct 26, 202103:34
These Attempts to Silence Women Are Too Old and Too Common

These Attempts to Silence Women Are Too Old and Too Common

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.

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Oct 23, 202106:24
For Some Stuff, Distance May Be the Only Cure
Oct 17, 202125:08
Dehumanization for the "Greater Good" is No Good
Oct 05, 202130:16
The Story Behind the Braid the Ladder Project
Sep 26, 202118:32
The Rudeness of Silencing
Sep 26, 202132:02
How Good Parents Miss Child Sexual Abuse: The 5 Critical Questions You MUST Ask
Sep 23, 202117:48
Missed Feminist Opportunities and Missing White Woman Syndrome
Sep 22, 202122:47