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July 2026 Newsletter How Far Does the Perpetrator Circle Reach? Why the success of misogynistic influencers and emerging networks of abuse should make us question what we thought
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July 2026 Newsletter How Far Does the Perpetrator Circle Reach? Why the success of misogynistic influencers and emerging networks of abuse should make us question what we thought

The stories are older than the page.Older than the ink I hold.They wait within the quiet heart,Patient, steadfast, bold. When silence learns at last to sing,The hidden finds its voice.We

Stories have always shaped how we understand the world and one another. For me, storytelling was never simply about imagination. It became a way to carry voices that are too

Some of the most enduring love stories in literature are not simply about romance. They are about crossing boundaries that society insists should remain in place. Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering

Every Story Begins Somewhere Stories can begin in many places: a newspaper headline, a conversation that lingers, a case file, a historical event, a community legend, or a question

Trauma, silence, and healing are not only psychological realities; they are also literary concerns. The stories we tell about trauma influence how survivors are understood, how silence is interpreted, and

Some stories stay with you long after they end. Not because they are dramatic, but because they feel real. They carry a lesson, a warning, or a small truth that

Mount Nyangani does not need ghosts to feel mysterious. All it takes is one moment. You are walking through beautiful green hills. The air feels cool. The view stretches for

Have you ever heard a story that stayed with you long after it ended? That is often how people first connect with Shona culture and traditions. Picture this for a

A place that feels like it is still remembering There are some places you don’t just see. You feel them. Great Zimbabwe is one of those places. At first, it