Amja's Journal

Spoken Word on Domestic Abuse: Still Rising and the Power Behind 1 in 4 - Amja Unabashedly

Spoken Word on Domestic Abuse: Still Rising and...

At Fight Forward’s Fight Back event, I stepped into the ring—not to fight, but to speak. This is the story behind my performance of “I’m Gonna Help My Sister Rise”—a...

Spoken Word on Domestic Abuse: Still Rising and...

At Fight Forward’s Fight Back event, I stepped into the ring—not to fight, but to speak. This is the story behind my performance of “I’m Gonna Help My Sister Rise”—a...

Behind the Blur: Writing Through Coercive Control - Amja Unabashedly

Behind the Blur: Writing Through Coercive Control

There are moments when the mirror lies. Not because it’s broken, but because you no longer recognise the woman staring back. That was me.

Behind the Blur: Writing Through Coercive Control

There are moments when the mirror lies. Not because it’s broken, but because you no longer recognise the woman staring back. That was me.

Is It Antonia or Amja? A Reflection - Amja Unabashedly

Is It Antonia or Amja? A Reflection

...That reflection sat with me and made me ask a deeper question on my representation. And here’s the answer; while my story is deeply interwoven with both identities, I haven’t...

Is It Antonia or Amja? A Reflection

...That reflection sat with me and made me ask a deeper question on my representation. And here’s the answer; while my story is deeply interwoven with both identities, I haven’t...

Why I Choose Womanism and Allyship Over The Feminist Label - Amja Unabashedly

Why I Choose Womanism and Allyship Over The Fem...

Introduction: A Question of FramingWhen we talk about gender equity, we often find ourselves stepping into conversations already framed by dominant narratives. One of those recurring frames is feminism—but which...

Why I Choose Womanism and Allyship Over The Fem...

Introduction: A Question of FramingWhen we talk about gender equity, we often find ourselves stepping into conversations already framed by dominant narratives. One of those recurring frames is feminism—but which...

Reclaiming Value, Healing; Financial Independence in 2025-2026 - Amja Unabashedly

Reclaiming Value, Healing; Financial Independen...

As we step into the 2025–2026 financial year, let’s talk about real empowerment—one that includes financial independence, dignity, and fair pay for lived experience.

Reclaiming Value, Healing; Financial Independen...

As we step into the 2025–2026 financial year, let’s talk about real empowerment—one that includes financial independence, dignity, and fair pay for lived experience.

No Victim Blaming Around Here! - Amja Unabashedly

No Victim Blaming Around Here!

The Moment when you realise it’s their stuff and is none of your business. Recently, I received a comment on my Facebook page, which in the past I would have...

No Victim Blaming Around Here!

The Moment when you realise it’s their stuff and is none of your business. Recently, I received a comment on my Facebook page, which in the past I would have...