Women Who Survive: The Power of Telling Our Stories

Women’s History Month Reflection

Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the strength, courage, and contributions of women throughout history. From activists and leaders to mothers, daughters, and everyday women whose stories may never appear in textbooks, women have shaped the world through resilience and determination.

But sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones that happen quietly — the stories of survival, healing, and finding purpose after pain.

As a writer, I’ve come to believe that stories matter deeply, especially the ones that reflect the real struggles women face.

Not every story is neat.
Not every journey is easy.
But every story has value.

Strength Comes in Many Forms

When people think about strong women in history, they often think of famous names — women who led movements, made groundbreaking discoveries, or changed laws and institutions.

Those women absolutely deserve recognition.

But strength also looks like something else.

Sometimes strength looks like:

• getting out of bed after a devastating loss
• rebuilding life after trauma
• choosing faith when everything feels uncertain
• finding your voice after years of silence

Many women are quietly carrying stories of pain, perseverance, and survival that the world may never fully see.

And yet, those stories matter just as much.

Why Stories of Survival Matter

Stories help us understand each other.

They remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and that healing is possible even after life takes unexpected turns.

When I wrote Divinity In Motion… When He Calls, my goal wasn’t simply to tell a story. I wanted to explore the deeper reality that many women experience — the journey through trauma, self-doubt, broken relationships, and ultimately discovering purpose and faith again.

Divinity’s story is one of pain, but it is also a story of redemption and growth.

Her journey reminds us that even in the darkest seasons, hope can still exist.

Every Story Has Another Side

One of the things I’ve learned while writing is that every character has layers.

Sometimes the people we meet briefly have entire stories we haven’t yet seen.

Readers of Divinity In Motion were introduced to a character named Sam. Her appearance was brief, but it left readers curious about what she had been through and how her story unfolded.

That curiosity sparked the creation of my next novel, The Girl With No Out, which will explore Sam’s story in greater depth.

Sam’s journey is different from Divinity’s.

While Divinity’s story centers on redemption and faith, Sam’s story is one of survival — navigating a world that hasn’t always given her safe choices.

But both stories reflect something deeply real: women finding ways to survive and move forward even when life becomes incredibly difficult.

Honoring Women’s Stories

Women’s History Month reminds us that women’s voices and experiences deserve to be heard, documented, and respected.

Every woman carries a story.

Some stories are joyful.
Some are complicated.
Some are still unfolding.

But each one is important.

By telling stories — whether through books, journals, conversations, or creative expression — we create space for truth, healing, and understanding.

Writing as a Form of Healing

Writing has always been more than creativity for me. It has been a way to process life, explore difficult experiences, and reflect on faith and growth.

That’s also why journaling plays such an important role in my work through Wade Designs. Journals create a space where people can safely reflect on their own journeys, thoughts, and emotions.

Sometimes the act of writing down our experiences becomes the first step toward healing.

A Reminder for Women Everywhere

During Women’s History Month, I want to encourage every woman reading this to remember something important:

Your story matters.

Even if it feels unfinished.
Even if it feels messy.
Even if it feels painful.

The world needs honest stories, because honesty is what connects us.

Strength doesn’t always look like perfection.

Sometimes strength simply looks like continuing forward.