When Shame Masquerades as Advocacy I cannot stay silent or remain a neutral observer in the face of abuse, hatred, oppression, or injustice. I lead a residential program that provides long-term housing and support to pregnant women and mothers experiencing homelessness and crisis. Recently, someone left a comment beneath one of our posts: “Those women need to keep their legs closed.” I deleted it. But I could not dismiss it. I've gotten better at choosing my battles. Every ig

The weight of being "the first" or "the only" in leadership can feel overwhelming. When others have created or lead repeated initiatives...