Becoming Women of Worth: Stories of Trauma & Triumph - Softcover
Featuring remarkable stories by real women, this unique collection delves into the struggles of abuse, illness, rejection, death, and other life challenges, while honoring God’s divine healing and saving grace. This compilation of riveting stories gives voice and purpose to human suffering, and celebrates examples of resiliency and triumph, reminding us that even in the face of great evil, we are not alone and we will prevail.
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As a teenager, I found inspiration to write short murder mysteries chalked full of secrets and hiding places, thanks to Nancy Drew and her friends in Carolyn Keene's mystery books.
As a college student, I found inspiration to write creative poetry littered with my own personal ideas and philosophies; that credit goes to my writing and literature professors.
As a Christian, I continue to be inspired to write about my personal experience in overcoming low self-esteem and learning to see myself as God sees me, as encouraged by my clients and fellow believers.
As a participant in a toxic marriage to an addict and alcoholic, I found inspiration to make sense of the abuse and divorce in my personal journal and inventory, thanks to my therapist and sponsor.
Yes, I have written all my life and I have written to tell my story because telling my story helps me feel better about myself. I can fill a blank page with fond memories and commemorate my joy. Or I can give voice and purpose to my darkest secrets and deepest suffering, the very act of which helps me bounce back from adversity and move forward with confidence.
Telling my story also helps me give glory to God for all the times He did for me what I couldn't do for myself. He has raised me from the muck and the mire because He loves me, because I am too valuable to be wasted. This is a truth I am sometimes slow to embrace, making my worth an exercise in mindset.
The point is that talking and writing about my story is cathartic. The process is cleansing and purging, and allows me to experience the deep emotions that have been previously repressed, thereby releasing pent up frustration, fear, and doubt. After all, a problem shared is a problem halved.
Remember the traumatic events of September 11, 2001? In the days and weeks that followed, people "told their story." The survivors, friends, family members, police, fire, and emergency personnel have all told their stories. Many are still telling their story. It helps them deal with their trauma.
Equally as many are still listening. Why? Because stories provide inspiration through moments of grief, reminding us that even in the face of great evil, we're not alone and we will prevail. Stories allow us to share passions, sadness, hardships, and joys. They help us discover meaning and purpose, and find commonality with one another. Ultimately, stories help us become recipients of hope and celebrants of our humanity.
As you experience the stories presented here, I hope your spirit is moved and greatly energized. Some of these are songs of loss, songs of sadness, songs of pain. But they are all also songs of overcoming, songs of healing, and songs of victory.
Yes, these, my friend, are songs of triumph!
About the Author:
As a college student, I found inspiration to write creative poetry littered with my own personal ideas and philosophies; that credit goes to my writing and literature professors.
As a Christian, I continue to be inspired to write about my personal experience in overcoming low self-esteem and learning to see myself as God sees me, as encouraged by my clients and fellow believers.
As a participant in a toxic marriage to an addict and alcoholic, I found inspiration to make sense of the abuse and divorce in my personal journal and inventory, thanks to my therapist and sponsor.
Yes, I have written all my life and I have written to tell my story because telling my story helps me feel better about myself. I can fill a blank page with fond memories and commemorate my joy. Or I can give voice and purpose to my darkest secrets and deepest suffering, the very act of which helps me bounce back from adversity and move forward with confidence.
Telling my story also helps me give glory to God for all the times He did for me what I couldn't do for myself. He has raised me from the muck and the mire because He loves me, because I am too valuable to be wasted. This is a truth I am sometimes slow to embrace, making my worth an exercise in mindset.
The point is that talking and writing about my story is cathartic. The process is cleansing and purging, and allows me to experience the deep emotions that have been previously repressed, thereby releasing pent up frustration, fear, and doubt. After all, a problem shared is a problem halved.
Remember the traumatic events of September 11, 2001? In the days and weeks that followed, people "told their story." The survivors, friends, family members, police, fire, and emergency personnel have all told their stories. Many are still telling their story. It helps them deal with their trauma.
Equally as many are still listening. Why? Because stories provide inspiration through moments of grief, reminding us that even in the face of great evil, we're not alone and we will prevail. Stories allow us to share passions, sadness, hardships, and joys. They help us discover meaning and purpose, and find commonality with one another. Ultimately, stories help us become recipients of hope and celebrants of our humanity.
As you experience the stories presented here, I hope your spirit is moved and greatly energized. Some of these are songs of loss, songs of sadness, songs of pain. But they are all also songs of overcoming, songs of healing, and songs of victory.
Yes, these, my friend, are songs of triumph!
Kristen Clark, award-winning author, speaker, and coach, is a real-life example of someone who conquered low self-esteem by developing confidence as a spiritual mindset. Her articles have appeared in numerous journals and magazines, while her inspirational short stories have been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and other compilation books. A member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Kristen coaches women in learning to see themselves as God sees them. Please visit HisSideoftheLookingGlass.com for more information.
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- PublisherAmerican Mutt Press
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 0976459175
- ISBN 13 9780976459170
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages130
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