February has come and gone. However, the lessons remain! Last month here at H.O.P. we explored how our sexual trauma has impacted our capacity to give and receive love and our Catalytic Conversation was empowering. We heard from the perspective of ten different women and it was a beautiful tapestry of interwoven stories each bringingContinue reading "Farewell February"
Black 365!
I was going to write a Black History blog post. But, why? This entire organization focuses on Black folks historical sexual trauma, our generational suffering, our courageous curse breaking, and our current state of being and healing. I don't feel a need to make this month more significant than any other. Here every single dayContinue reading "Black 365!"
Updates!
It's all about the data baby! The Journey Begins January has been full of newness! We kicked off the month with the publishing of the Our Data Matters Results and the reopening of the Survey to collect more data! Click the hyper links to check them out and SHARE SHARE SHARE! Train em up! ThisContinue reading "Updates!"
The Black Woman’s Burden
Trauma Down the Timeline: Part 1 During slavery, Black women were forced to witness the breaking of the Black man, the selling of Black babies, and the stripping of their bodily autonomy. They found themselves in a precarious position where they were perceived as less threatening than Black men and more valuable than Black children.Continue reading "The Black Woman’s Burden"
The Math ain’t MATHING!
Let’s talk about all the victims of underreported sexual trauma: black boys, black girls, black LGBTQIA+, black people… This is a potentially triggering pos Reporting seemed pointless when even grandma didn’t believe me… When looking at the available information on the prevalence of sexual trauma in the Black community, it is apparent that the numbers doContinue reading "The Math ain’t MATHING!"
Not Beyond Repair
To the Brothers who feel broken... Research suggests that approximately 1 in 6 males experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18. However, comprehensive statistics specifically focusing on Black male survivors of sexual abuse are limited. Being Black and being male creates barriers to being seen as a victim especially of sexualContinue reading "Not Beyond Repair"
From Shadow to Safe to Sacred…
A journey towards self-reconciliation Heal on Purpose has undergone various iterations as an idea. However, its core mission has remained constant: to provide support for humans, particularly Black folks, as they embark on their healing journeys. Here, the term "Black" refers specifically to those born in America who identify as African American and/or Black. Originally,Continue reading "From Shadow to Safe to Sacred…"
Heal On Purpose Inc. 