THREAD: Men and #MeToo

If you feel that someone you love is hurting or distancing themselves, reach out to them. Be there. Be kind. Today and every day. And to those struggling: Your pain is not a burden on others. You have not failed, & you are not alone. #WorldMentalHealthDay 💙

Instead, try: "I believe you. I'm so sorry this happened. It's not your fault, and you're not alone." buff.ly/2COYKMW

Today I’m signing an Executive Order to make #Delaware a trauma-informed state. Watch live ⤵️ Facebook.com/johncarneyde OR de.gov/live

Tomorrow is WEAR PURPLE DAY! Wear purple to show your support for survivors and for ending domestic violence! #DVAM #1ThingDE #DEgoespurple

Engaging Men and Boys to Reduce and Prevent Gender-Based Violence The fundamental question has shifted from “why” we should work with men and boys, to “how” we work with men and boys. #WWV18 #WeekWithoutViolence YWCA USA Delaware Men's Education Network (DCADV) DELAWARE WOMEN

STOP! Are you practicing #selfcare? Here are 50 ways to take a break! RT!

Men, we may not be Harvey Weinstein or Bill Cosby, but we are collectively complicit with a sexist mind-set rooted in the same toxic culture from which these men emerged. #IamSexist nyti.ms/2D1W7GW

"My biggest regret is not taking my female friends seriously enough." #NOMORE huffingtonpost.com/entry/men-miso…

Audre knew that self-care is political. #SelfCareSunday

Are you a journalist covering #MeToo, sexual harassment, abuse, or assault? Check out our resources for reporting on sexual violence buff.ly/2DCcRWn

When you hear comments that blame victims, speak up so others know you don't agree.

Never underestimate your power to affect the course of a survivor’s healing journey. Here are some tools—words, actions, and resources—that can help you support someone who shares personal experiences with you: buff.ly/2FCjl38 #SupportSurvivors

Betsy DeVos has *finally* released her proposed rules on Title IX, and they’re worse than we could have imagined. These rules would make schools more dangerous and push survivors out of school. It's time to tell her to keep her #HandsOffIX

1/ Today is #TransDayOfRemembrance, a time to reflect and recommit to ending the epidemic of anti-trans violence. Heartbreakingly, 2018 has seen at least 22 trans people killed by violent means -- the majority of whom were Black trans women. #TDOR hrc.org/resources/viol…

Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of #trans folks that were lost to violence this past year. In honor of those lives, we can all recommit ourselves to creating a safer and more respectful world.

What are the rules of the man box? Go to any high school classroom. Ask the boys there to tell you the rules for being a man. They’ll all tell you the same things. Always be tough. Always be successful. Always be confident. Always have the last word. Always be the leader. /10

🚨 ACTION ALERT: The comment period on DeVos' proposed rule on Title IX is now open! It's time to make your voice heard and keep DeVos' #HandsOffIX. You can submit your comment through our website by using our resources and template. knowyourix.org/notice-comment…

Don't have time to read Secretary Betsy DeVos 's rule on Title IX? No problem. We broke down the most important points for you here. By reading up and submiting a comment, you'll protect current and future students' civil rights. #HandsOffIX actionnetwork.org/user_files/use…