Category: Online abuse

They Bullied a Black Boy for Crocheting. History Says They Should Back Off.
Some people saw a young Black boy crocheting and decided to mock him [...]

Predators Don’t Hide Well—We’re Just Trained Not to Say Anything
updated from March 2025
Predators are not just afraid of being caught [...]
Why Disrespectful and Unsympathetic Language Around Child Abuse is Another Weapon
When speaking of harm and collective narratives, Toni Morrison said: " [...]

Trauma vs. Weapons: Why We Have Billions for War but “No Budget” to Prevent Child Neglect and Abuse
By now you have to see it.
Maybe it was easier to ignore before when [...]
Watch How You Speak About Harm Around Children
Ancient Egyptian Proverb: "Do not separate your mind from your tongue. [...]
Why Smart, Caring Parents Get Blindsided: Understanding Subtle Manipulation Around Kids
I prefer storytelling as a teaching tool. Listening to people. Sometim [...]

Why The Reimer Family Tragedy Still Stops People in Their Tracks
When people talk about the tragedy of the Reimer family, most remember [...]

The Story That Changed How Parents Trust—and Why It Matters Today
I do think that when you see a structure on fire and there are people [...]
Sexual Violence Against Males: No Video, No Witnesses, and It IS Killing Them
updated from 2015
Last night I was watching one of my favorite true-c [...]
Why We Should Talk to Kids About Deepfakes — Protect Their Dignity, Their Future
These days, scary things hide in images and videos— and silence can be [...]