Lately, I’ve been seeing videos of women talking about how they were taken advantage of. Some of them speak openly about being abused. I listen to these stories, and one thing keeps coming to my mind.
If women truly came together and became safe spaces for one another, maybe we would hear fewer of these stories.
Loneliness Often Comes Before the Harm
Many times, situations like this don’t start with danger. They start with loneliness. A woman feels left out. She feels unheard. She feels like she has nobody she can talk to without being judged. And in that state, she looks for someone who will simply listen.
Unfortunately, sometimes she finds the wrong person.
Some men recognize emotional vulnerability and use it. A woman may just want someone to hear her out, someone to understand what she’s going through. But if the person she confides in realizes the emotional power he holds, that situation can quickly turn into something harmful.
What It Means to Be a Safe Space for Other Women
This is why I keep saying: we must be intentional about how we show up for each other.
To be a safe space for other women means creating an environment where another woman can speak freely without fear of being mocked, dismissed, or exposed. It means listening without turning her pain into gossip. It means being mature enough to guide wisely, not emotionally react.
If more women felt safe opening up to other women, fewer would feel forced to seek comfort in unsafe places.
Strengthening Women, Not Attacking Men
This isn’t about blaming women. It’s not about attacking men. It’s about strengthening our support systems.
If you are a woman reading this, choose to be a safe space for other women. Make yourself available. Grow emotionally so you can handle someone else’s vulnerability with care. Be the shoulder another woman can cry on. Be the voice of clarity when she is confused.
And if you are a man reading this, encourage the women in your life to build strong, supportive friendships with other women.
Why This Matters More Than We Realize
If we tackle even this small part — emotional isolation — we may prevent more harm than we realize. We may protect not just one woman, but generations after her.
That is why I added my voice.
