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Welcome to Say It Forward, where every woman & girl is encouraged to share her remarkably unique story of overcoming the fears, personal beliefs, or circumstances that have held her back in any way. We are grateful to the women & girls who have already shared their stories and invite you to read them. We hope you will be willing to share a story that highlights a breakthrough you have had in your journey to realizing how truly amazing you are.
Latest Stories
The three stories most recently posted...
The Wander Lady with her Wander Baby!
Well “9 locations – 5 flights – about 20 days travel with my little 5 months old baby” so that I could be the WANDER WOMAN I wanted to be!...
ContinueOvercoming Fear and Personal Beliefs
Life can be very hard and full of ups and downs when you feel like you don’t fit in anywhere or when you face challenges. Lately, I’ve been gone and...
ContinueAn unwanted person
Hi!……I am kind of a girl who always likes to daydream.Since my childhood I always used to get left out everytime whether it’s in my home or friend circle idk...
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A rotating collection of past stories…
Fight Like A Girl
For years, I suffered silently with depression and anxiety. I was ashamed and embarrassed. Ten years ago, I reached a breaking point and I reached out for help. Over the...
ContinueThe Power of overcoming
The gripping story of life doesn’t come together sometimes. I thee am a traveling soul searching for the identity I am to hold. The one stolen from me. I may...
ContinuePostpartum Depression and Anxiety
When my son was born, it was the happiest moment in my life. I’ve never loved anything or anyone as much as i did him. I would die for him,...
ContinueClaiming Your Power
My life history
Growing up, I’ve noticed that many people, especially men, think they are entitled to a lot from a woman. They think they have the right to look, to gaze with...
ContinueThis Is Not The Last From Me
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assault and rape. My story starts at 8 years old, although I’m not going...
ContinueI grew up to be an amazing young woman
Since a young age, I bowed down to the expectations of how others viewed me. After so long of listening to other people predict your life, you begin to believe...
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Stories submitted by women under 30…
The Tree of Hope
I want to give this message for every Syrian girl and woman, to not lose hope and to not give up in their lives. ~ Photo credit: Image courtesy of...
ContinueScripting My Own Story
I grew up in a small city called Guwahati, tucked in the far northeast of India. My region is full of abundant resources but also had its own share of...
ContinueIn the world that no families
Hi. Ako si Julie hindi ko totoong pangalan. Maaga akong naulila. Baby ako nung namatay ang Nanay ko at ang Tatay ko naman hindi ko kilala. Dahil wala na akong...
ContinueFootage: Elevating Voices
Always Hope
Trigger warning: Before watching this video, please be aware that it contains references to rape and torture. I want [young women] to understand that whatever happens in life, to keep...
ContinueForgive Yourself
I wanted to focus on self-forgiveness, for blaming ourselves for justifying and normalizing violence. I think [violence] is often happening in our society, but I think a lot of people...
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