I Know Why She Stayed
@iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social
Three Authors, 1 Mission: Authors Against Abuse
We stand by survivors. We see you. We hear you. We believe you.
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#believesurvivors #sexualassault #sexualabuse #domesticabuse
#domesticviolence #childabuse #genderbasedviolence
#iknowwhyshestayed #authorsagainstabuse #artistsagainstabuse #financialabuse
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#believesurvivors #sexualassault #sexualabuse #domesticabuse
#domesticviolence #childabuse #genderbasedviolence
#iknowwhyshestayed #authorsagainstabuse #artistsagainstabuse #financialabuse
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We stand by survivors. We see you. We hear you. We believe you.
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#believesurvivors #sexualassault #sexualabuse #domesticabuse
#domesticviolence #childabuse #genderbasedviolence
#iknowwhyshestayed #authorsagainstabuse #artistsagainstabuse #financialabuse
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#believesurvivors #sexualassault #sexualabuse #domesticabuse
#domesticviolence #childabuse #genderbasedviolence
#iknowwhyshestayed #authorsagainstabuse #artistsagainstabuse #financialabuse
Last weekend was our Music & Messages Event. Thank you to all those who joined us and shared their stories and congratulations to Mariah and her basket giveaway win. (1/2)
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Last weekend was our Music & Messages Event. Thank you to all those who joined us and shared their stories and congratulations to Mariah and her basket giveaway win. (1/2)
In this moving episode of Alexa Haddock’s Publishing Chat, Alexa speaks with our very own Kasey Rogers, K. J. “Kat” Harrowick, and Justine Manzano about using storytelling and authorship to change how the world understands domestic and financial abuse.
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Authors Against Abuse: How Writers Are Using Storytelling to Shatter Silence and Support Survivors {ep. 186}
Podcast Episode · Alexa's Publishing Chat · 10/22/2025 · 39m
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November 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
In this moving episode of Alexa Haddock’s Publishing Chat, Alexa speaks with our very own Kasey Rogers, K. J. “Kat” Harrowick, and Justine Manzano about using storytelling and authorship to change how the world understands domestic and financial abuse.
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Tomorrow, November 2, 2025 at 1pm, we’ll be at “Music and Messages,” an exciting event featuring readings by Pam Ellis, The Berkshire Medium, and music by musician Lita Williams. Expect insightful messages, rocking good music, and door prizes galore!
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November 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tomorrow, November 2, 2025 at 1pm, we’ll be at “Music and Messages,” an exciting event featuring readings by Pam Ellis, The Berkshire Medium, and music by musician Lita Williams. Expect insightful messages, rocking good music, and door prizes galore!
iknowwhyshestayed.org/events/music...
iknowwhyshestayed.org/events/music...
Who is the man behind the mask? You may never know.
This Halloween, we want to remind you that abusers often wear masks. At first, they seem charismatic and kind. To others, they may seem like pillars of the community.
But masks come off. Believe survivors.
This Halloween, we want to remind you that abusers often wear masks. At first, they seem charismatic and kind. To others, they may seem like pillars of the community.
But masks come off. Believe survivors.
October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Who is the man behind the mask? You may never know.
This Halloween, we want to remind you that abusers often wear masks. At first, they seem charismatic and kind. To others, they may seem like pillars of the community.
But masks come off. Believe survivors.
This Halloween, we want to remind you that abusers often wear masks. At first, they seem charismatic and kind. To others, they may seem like pillars of the community.
But masks come off. Believe survivors.
Every month, we send out an informative and helpful newsletter, with facts and activities to help you to process and move forward from your abuse, and ways you can help yourself and others who have struggled and are struggling. Sign up here:
iknowwhyshestayed.org/get-started/
iknowwhyshestayed.org/get-started/
October 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Every month, we send out an informative and helpful newsletter, with facts and activities to help you to process and move forward from your abuse, and ways you can help yourself and others who have struggled and are struggling. Sign up here:
iknowwhyshestayed.org/get-started/
iknowwhyshestayed.org/get-started/
We’re teaming up with Karma Klub, a Las Vegas–based nonprofit focused on preventing domestic violence. They are currently running a short survey to collect data that will help identify red flags earlier.
Survey link:
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Survey link:
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October 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We’re teaming up with Karma Klub, a Las Vegas–based nonprofit focused on preventing domestic violence. They are currently running a short survey to collect data that will help identify red flags earlier.
Survey link:
csunsbs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VplneYmCYW8dN4
Survey link:
csunsbs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VplneYmCYW8dN4
Do you have a story you need to share? Do you want to hear from others who are struggling through a similar situation? Listen to our newest team member, Lauren Clover talk about our newest venture — r/iknowwhyshestayed on Reddit. Join our community there!
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October 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Do you have a story you need to share? Do you want to hear from others who are struggling through a similar situation? Listen to our newest team member, Lauren Clover talk about our newest venture — r/iknowwhyshestayed on Reddit. Join our community there!
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And of course, if you just want to learn about #authorsagainstabuse and @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social - you can always visit the website or subscribe to our newsletters:
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October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
And of course, if you just want to learn about #authorsagainstabuse and @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social - you can always visit the website or subscribe to our newsletters:
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Available now, you can purchase one (or both!) of the prize calendars for our Authors Against Abuse fundraiser. Calendars are $10 each for November or December. Or you can purchase both for $20! (1/2)
Prize Calendar – Fall 2025 – I Know Why She Stayed Initiative
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October 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Available now, you can purchase one (or both!) of the prize calendars for our Authors Against Abuse fundraiser. Calendars are $10 each for November or December. Or you can purchase both for $20! (1/2)
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I've been a bit silent on socials lately so it's time to introduce myself again for all my new followers. ❤️
I'm K. J. Harrowick (Kat), a SFF author who also lingers in nonfiction. By day I'm the co-founder and CTO of @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social - at night I roam the dark halls of strange worlds.
I'm K. J. Harrowick (Kat), a SFF author who also lingers in nonfiction. By day I'm the co-founder and CTO of @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social - at night I roam the dark halls of strange worlds.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I've been a bit silent on socials lately so it's time to introduce myself again for all my new followers. ❤️
I'm K. J. Harrowick (Kat), a SFF author who also lingers in nonfiction. By day I'm the co-founder and CTO of @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social - at night I roam the dark halls of strange worlds.
I'm K. J. Harrowick (Kat), a SFF author who also lingers in nonfiction. By day I'm the co-founder and CTO of @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social - at night I roam the dark halls of strange worlds.
In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we would like to share our workshop at @writehive.bsky.social ‘s annual writing conference about how Writing to Heal helped us in surviving and coping with our trauma and how you can use it to help you.
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Writing To Heal with I Know Why She Stayed
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October 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we would like to share our workshop at @writehive.bsky.social ‘s annual writing conference about how Writing to Heal helped us in surviving and coping with our trauma and how you can use it to help you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghz3...
We talk about financial abuse of spouses often, but elder financial abuse is such a terrible crime. Learn more here:
www.fidelity.com/learning-cen...
#elderabuse
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#elderabuse
Elder financial abuse | Combat red flags | Fidelity
Combatting elder fraud and financial abuse takes education, monitoring, and a careful plan for trusting the right people.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We talk about financial abuse of spouses often, but elder financial abuse is such a terrible crime. Learn more here:
www.fidelity.com/learning-cen...
#elderabuse
www.fidelity.com/learning-cen...
#elderabuse
We heard a rumor…that there’s an awesome new event coming to the Berkshires!
Join musician Lita Williams and The Berkshire Medium, Pam Ellis, for Music and Messages! All proceeds will go to our I Know Why She Stayed Initiative.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We heard a rumor…that there’s an awesome new event coming to the Berkshires!
Join musician Lita Williams and The Berkshire Medium, Pam Ellis, for Music and Messages! All proceeds will go to our I Know Why She Stayed Initiative.
iknowwhyshestayed.org/news-and-eve...
iknowwhyshestayed.org/news-and-eve...
Self-Care is so important to rebuilding your life, finding your strength, and helping to lift the effects of gaslighting and coercive control. You can’t stand up against an abuser if you haven’t taken care of yourself. Find little ways, quiet ways to take care of yourself. You deserve it.
September 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Self-Care is so important to rebuilding your life, finding your strength, and helping to lift the effects of gaslighting and coercive control. You can’t stand up against an abuser if you haven’t taken care of yourself. Find little ways, quiet ways to take care of yourself. You deserve it.
Join Survivor Voices and I Know Why She Stayed for the #Hearourvoices campaign started by the Survivor Voices team! Your voice is essential to this fight. Learn more @survivor_voices on the picture app!
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September 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Join Survivor Voices and I Know Why She Stayed for the #Hearourvoices campaign started by the Survivor Voices team! Your voice is essential to this fight. Learn more @survivor_voices on the picture app!
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Trailblazers Against Domestic Abuse: Erin Pizzey founded the first women’s refuge shelter, Chiswick Women’s Refuge in 1971. She had no resources beyond a run-down derelict house she was able to get from the city with four rooms, a galley kitchen, and a toilet. (1/2)
September 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Trailblazers Against Domestic Abuse: Erin Pizzey founded the first women’s refuge shelter, Chiswick Women’s Refuge in 1971. She had no resources beyond a run-down derelict house she was able to get from the city with four rooms, a galley kitchen, and a toilet. (1/2)
If you’re not already subscribed to our newsletter, sign up! It contains monthly insights to help you tackle your trauma and move forward. This month, we’re sharing Tips for Effective Grounding.
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August 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If you’re not already subscribed to our newsletter, sign up! It contains monthly insights to help you tackle your trauma and move forward. This month, we’re sharing Tips for Effective Grounding.
iknowwhyshestayed.org/get-started/
iknowwhyshestayed.org/get-started/
I Know Why She Stayed and Authors Against Abuse are currently gathering donations for use in an upcoming prize raffle calendar. Do you have something that you think would be a good prize that you’d like to donate? DM me here, and thank you in advance!
#iknowwhyshestated #domesticabuseawareness
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August 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I Know Why She Stayed and Authors Against Abuse are currently gathering donations for use in an upcoming prize raffle calendar. Do you have something that you think would be a good prize that you’d like to donate? DM me here, and thank you in advance!
#iknowwhyshestated #domesticabuseawareness
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Excited to share that our co-founder, Kasey Rogers, will be speaking at SheIsMe at Sea, October 11–15, 2025. This women’s leadership retreat brings together visionaries and
changemakers to rise, heal, and lead — stronger together. 🌊✨
Join her onboard: www.SheIsMeAtSea.com
#SheIsMeAtSea
changemakers to rise, heal, and lead — stronger together. 🌊✨
Join her onboard: www.SheIsMeAtSea.com
#SheIsMeAtSea
August 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Excited to share that our co-founder, Kasey Rogers, will be speaking at SheIsMe at Sea, October 11–15, 2025. This women’s leadership retreat brings together visionaries and
changemakers to rise, heal, and lead — stronger together. 🌊✨
Join her onboard: www.SheIsMeAtSea.com
#SheIsMeAtSea
changemakers to rise, heal, and lead — stronger together. 🌊✨
Join her onboard: www.SheIsMeAtSea.com
#SheIsMeAtSea
Diving into this read, acquired during our recent trip to ALA 2025, Touch Me, I’m Sick: A Memoir in Essays by Margeaux Feldman. I’m only just starting it, but it is incredibly intriguing and has so much to do with our mission.
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August 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Diving into this read, acquired during our recent trip to ALA 2025, Touch Me, I’m Sick: A Memoir in Essays by Margeaux Feldman. I’m only just starting it, but it is incredibly intriguing and has so much to do with our mission.
(1/3)
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Control is abuse. Abuse comes in many forms. Staying informed is essential.
August 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Control is abuse. Abuse comes in many forms. Staying informed is essential.