A novel to help raise awareness about sexual assault. — “Heartbreaking, but beautifully written, Believed serves as a living, breathing testimony for all who have suffered — and survived, sexual assault.” — regallywritten (Instagram) Sexual assault is an issue that has weighed on me since I became friends with a survivor. I connected with her over writing, and she opened…

The scene at the Kabul airport was heart-breaking, but not only for those who fell from the sky. — This is not a long piece, but I have a thought I need to share. If you have not seen the news, Afghan citizens rushed to the Kabul airport this past weekend as the Taliban took the city. They crowded the runway. Some jumped onto departing military aircraft — hanging…

Girls get raped sometimes. What’s the big deal? — If the title and subtitle of this article didn’t make your blood boil, read them again. Do you see any problems? Men. We’re the subject. We get an adult label and an active choice. We can care or not. It’s our decision. It’s up to us. That’s the way it…

As a man who isn’t a survivor, where do I even start? — Full disclosure: Fearless editor, Gillian Sisley, is my critique partner and friend. She has been instrumental in my journey to caring about the issue of sexual assault to the point that I need to speak out about it, and God has placed this on my heart. I’m an author. With…

Survivors of sexual assault are fighting to be heard. But am I listening? Do I see? — This is a short story painting a picture of my thoughts on an issue that affects far too many people, including some whom I love. I take my seat in the arena among thousands of spectators. The lights are dim. The event is about to start. …