Domestic Violence

Learning Jiu-Jitsu Forced Me to Reckon With My Abusive Past — and Helped Me Heal

Sep 23, 2024

Learning Jiu-Jitsu Forced Me to Reckon With My Abusive Past — and Helped Me Heal

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of physical abuse.

Stop the "It Ends With Us" Discourse and Listen to Survivors' Stories

Aug 20, 2024

Stop the "It Ends With Us" Discourse and Listen to Survivors' Stories

By now, the whole internet has long been abuzz with criticism of the flower-filled press tour for "It Ends With Us," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel of the same name in which Blake Lively stars as Lily Bloom, who experiences an abusive relationship at the hands of neurosurgeon Ryle (played by Justin Baldoni).

Analysis: Yet Another Reminder That White Hollywood Heartthrobs Can Thrive Despite Scandal

Mar 14, 2023

Analysis: Yet Another Reminder That White Hollywood Heartthrobs Can Thrive Despite Scandal

Content warning: The following piece contains text descriptions of domestic violence.

Anna Kendrick Says She Created Embryos With a Past Toxic Ex

Jan 11, 2023

Anna Kendrick Says She Created Embryos With a Past Toxic Ex

Warning: this post contains mentions of emotional and psychological abuse.

Megan Thee Stallion's Boyfriend, Pardi, Speaks on Her Courage Ahead of Tory Lanez Verdict

Dec 23, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion's Boyfriend, Pardi, Speaks on Her Courage Ahead of Tory Lanez Verdict

Pardison "Pardi" Fontaine is speaking out in support of girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion, who's currently awaiting a verdict in the assault trial against Tory Lanez.

The Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion Trial Proves the Burden of Proof Always Falls on Black Women

Dec 17, 2022

The Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion Trial Proves the Burden of Proof Always Falls on Black Women

"Who Shot Meg" is trending on social media more than two years after gunshots allegedly rang out in the Hollywood Hills during the early morning hours of July 12, 2020.

Megan Thee Stallion Expresses Suicidal Thoughts in Testimony: "I Can't Even Be Happy"

Dec 14, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion Expresses Suicidal Thoughts in Testimony: "I Can't Even Be Happy"

In a monochrome purple suit, Megan Thee Stallion (legally named Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) took the stands on Tuesday, Dec. 13, to testify against hip-hop artist Tory Lanez, who pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges, including shooting the rapper in the foot.

I Survived Gun Violence and Domestic Violence. This Is Why I Share My Story.

Oct 26, 2022

I Survived Gun Violence and Domestic Violence. This Is Why I Share My Story.

Content warning: the following op-ed contains descriptions of domestic abuse.

Abigail Breslin Reflects on Surviving Domestic Abuse: "I Felt So Unworthy of Anyone's Love"

Oct 17, 2022

Abigail Breslin Reflects on Surviving Domestic Abuse: "I Felt So Unworthy of Anyone's Love"

Warning: This post contains mentions of physical, emotional, and psychological abuse.

A New Law Requires Beauty Pros Get Trained on Spotting Signs of Domestic Abuse

Jan 4, 2022

A New Law Requires Beauty Pros Get Trained on Spotting Signs of Domestic Abuse

Tennessee just passed a law requiring beauty professionals to undergo anti-domestic violence training to better equip them with the tools needed to spot signs of abuse.

How I'm Navigating Dating After an Abusive Relationship

Nov 15, 2021

How I'm Navigating Dating After an Abusive Relationship

Getting out of an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things I've ever done.

How Spotting This Distress Hand Signal, Seen on TikTok, Could Save Someone's Life

Nov 8, 2021

How Spotting This Distress Hand Signal, Seen on TikTok, Could Save Someone's Life

The amount of information TikTok holds knows no bounds, but one recent viral topic deserves a spotlight.