Strength in Service | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Ellie, You are one of the strongest women I know. Your strength comes in the way you serve. The thing about service is that we’re so often taught to lose ourselves in the service of others. You approach it differently. You care for yourself first. You always make sure you’re safe and healthy and […]
Strength in Seeing | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Wilma, Strong women lift each other in unique ways. We inspire and empower and teach each other, but there’s an important piece that starts each moment of lift. Someone must be seen. Your strength comes in the way you see others. You never seek to help people the same way – it’s always unique […]
Strength in Choice | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Emma, Your strength is found in your ability to make a choice. I know you. I love you. And I know how difficult it can be for you to make a decision. I watch as you agonize over decisions, hoping to make the best choice for all parties. You approach decisions with compassion and […]
Strength in Overcoming | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Korrie, You know the phrase “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”? You are strong because of everything you’ve overcome in your life. I’ve had the privilege of watching you recognize demons within yourself and fight with the fury of the divine feminine to overcome them. I’ve watched as you’ve been hit with challenges […]
Strength in Perseverance | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Luna, You inspire me with your willingness to keep trying, even when things get really really difficult. Your strength comes from your willingness to persevere. You know things are difficult. You live your life ready for the next challenge. And yet you persevere. Your children struggle. Your example of perseverance has permeated their little […]
Strength in Discussion | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Georgie, Adlerian theory says that every problem is an interpersonal relationship problem, which leads me to believe that perhaps every solution is a communication solution. You have embodied and demonstrated that concept for as long as I’ve known you. Your strength comes from discussion. One of my favorite things about you is that we […]
Strength in Fortitude | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Kaye, You know that phrase “Courage, dear heart” that Aslan whispers to Lucy in Narnia? Courage felt like a code word in that moment, like it wasn’t quite strong enough to represent what was actually happening but Aslan knew. And Lucy knew. Yes, courage, but there was something more. In that moment, Lucy needed […]
Strength in Change | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Kiran, I wish changing your mind was normalized. It seems so scary to receive new information and then change your mind, but you do it! And it inspires me! Your strength comes from the ability to change. Your life hasn’t been easy. I’d never wish the stress and trauma you’ve endured on anyone. But […]
Strength in Passion | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Demiter, You are the strongest woman I know. My entire life you have been THE symbol of strength. When I think of strong women, you are the leader of them all. You are the reason I see strong women. You are the reason I want to be a strong woman. And you are the […]
Strength in Determination | Letters to Strong Women
Dear Agatha, You and your determined soul are an inspiration to me. Your strength is in your determination. Whatever you set your mind to? It happens. With FORCE. From the time you were tiny – tinier than most – you had a strength rooted in determination. The determination to live. To survive. And then to […]