Say It Forward - Women's Stories of Empowerment

You have a powerful story to share…and your story can inspire the hopes and dreams of many other women & girls.

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...

Somewhere over the Rainbow

I chose Somewhere over the Rainbow as my title because that was my grandfather’s favorite song and this is a dedication to him. I will start by saying my family...

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How my traumatized childhood shaped who I am today

I grew up in Calgary, Canada. I grew up with a lot of family issues and these fights in my family (physical and verbal) have traumatized me. My dad is...

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Seeking God before revenge

I am a single mother of three daughters. I was in a 15 year relationship with the father of my children. A longterm friend of mine came to me for...

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Featured Stories

A rotating collection of past stories...

The Limitless Power of Girls

I first uncovered the inequalities and challenges that girls face at a very young age. When I was a girl, I loved basketball. It made me feel free, fast, strong,...

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“I have a story, but I also have data”

VIDEO: Joy Marini, a passionate advocate globally for women’s leadership in health care, shares how her personal experiences have shaped her advocacy for the prevention of preterm birth.

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La Hermandad de las Sobrevivientes de Cáncer

“Me temo que no tengo buenas noticias para ti”, dijo mi amiga quien también es mi ginecóloga. Podía escuchar la consternación en su voz. Este no era el resultado que...

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Girls on the Run International

Stories from our 2017 collaboration...

You Can Do It!

Girls On The Run changed my life by encouraging me. When I started I couldn’t run very far. I didn’t think I could run a 5k. Through practice and the...

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The baby we will never meet

I’m pregnant. Most women when they have that news are elated and can’t wait to share. They start choosing baby names, creating a registry and planning the nursery. They share...

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