15-Year-Old Girl Saves Her Mom’s Life From a Violent Attack
On Father’s Day in Germantown, Wisconsin, 15-year-old Jasmine Eskildsen did something extraordinary: she fought off an armed attacker who was stabbing her mother. She didn’t…
Fake Authority Figure: When “Help” Is a Lie and How to Stay Safe
We all want to believe that when we’re lost, stranded, or scared, someone will show up to help. But what happens when that “someone” is…
She Fought Back And Got Away: Lessons From a Woodlawn Attempted Sexual Assault
Last week, a woman walking home in the Woodlawn area of Fairfax County, Virginia was followed, grabbed, and nearly assaulted. But she fought back. And…
Vulnerable Locations: What Every Woman Should Know About Transitional Spaces
Let’s be real, there are places we go every day that just feel a little off sometimes.Parking lots. Gas stations. ATMs. That weird stairwell.And it’s…
How to Avoid Looking Like a Victim: What Criminals Look for and How to Deter Them
Why Criminals Pick Certain Victims And How to Make Sure You’re Not One of Them Have you ever wondered how criminals pick their targets? It…
Breaking the Silence: The Stigma of Mental Illness in Survivors
My Journey with Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD: Unraveling the Confusion For a long time, I’ve kept quiet about my struggles with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.…
Trusting Your Gut: The Science and Power of Intuition in Self-Defense
Your Instincts Are Talking. Are You Listening? Have you ever had a moment where something felt off, but you brushed it aside? Maybe you told…
Trapped in a Car with a Stranger: Rideshare Safety Tips Every Woman Needs
Rideshare Safety: Staying Vigilant in a Vulnerable Situation Rideshare safety is crucial because, while these services make transportation more convenient, they also create vulnerable situations,…
Reclaiming Your Power After Trauma: A Journey of Healing and Strength
Healing after trauma is not an easy journey. It’s a path filled with ups and downs, moments of doubt and moments of triumph. Through my…