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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 one of your stories 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...

Rising from the shadows and journey of strength
Rising from the shadows and journey of strength In March’s light, the snow did fade, A girl’s story, in shadows laid. Born on an isle where the waters gleam, Raised...
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the story that changed my life
March 7th was a kind of bad day. Everything was going so well in school until lunch when my ex-boyfriend’s girlfriend was arguing with me about him. When I saw...
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abused by stepmother
my childhood was a hell, i was abused and neglected which leaded to my ptsd and depression. i still have affects from what happened and think about ending it every...
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A rotating collection of past stories…

Empowering women in every aspect
I am a drummer from Iraq. Playing music or doing any music activity professionally as an Iraqi is a dangerous thing to do. Some people had their lives threatened for...
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Learning to love myself
Growing up I watched my mom deal with low self-esteem issues and I believe because of that, she didn’t teach me to love myself. I don’t blame her or resent...
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Fighting to make it home
After high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I was really lost. I knew I wanted to make something of myself. My dad was...
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You are enough.
Stand up for yourself Learn to love yourself enough to recognise that no one can cherish you better. In the past couple of days, I have engaged in some insightful...
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A Future Full of Hope: How Cancer Led Me to My True Purpose
I never imagined that a cancer diagnosis would redefine my life in the most unexpected way. When I was diagnosed in 2012, my world shattered. The fear, uncertainty, and physical...
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Mission To Remission™ – Lyme Disease Awareness
I was honored last year when Say It Forward shared my video regarding my fight against Lyme disease. I am excited to share with each of you what I’ve been...
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Stories submitted by women under 30…

One and Only Friend
I always had trouble keeping friendships with people. Not sure if it is because I tend to be more selfish than most, or forget to take my meds, who knows....
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Experiencing epilepsy is my strength
I became epileptic 2004. I was ashamed of my Epilepsy for years. l often compare myself to my sisters. Why am I epileptic yet they are normal? It’s unfair. Only...
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From Boned to Empowered
Funny story of mine, because the most characteristic thing that makes me who I am now is one that I can barely remember. My born was, in the words of...
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I Will Be the One
The main point of my story is the changes that occur within a person… Our parents raise us in a certain way, but we have the power to change and...
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“BUT WITHOUT HIM, YOU’RE NOT ALONE”
When I got married I had no parents, no mother… I loved him, I trusted him, and I put my life in his hands… Then several problems started. I saw...
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