Did you know that everything you’ve been through -all the struggles, the successes, losses, gains, pain and joy- have a purpose? The story of your life has made you exactly who you are today and it’s a beautiful thing. Everything you’ve gone through has put you one step closer to your true self.
Your story has meaning whether you choose to acknowledge it or not. It has value beyond your wildest dreams.
Sharing your story with others is scary. Most people tuck their stories in their pockets and never plan to tell them to anyone. They feel shame about their past. They feel uncomfortable sharing their vulnerabilities. But, friend, your story has great meaning and tucking it away doesn’t do anyone any good. Not even you!
With your experiences you have the gift of being able to uplift others. Authenticity has the power to break down walls. It has the power to bring people together that would otherwise be on their own with their struggles.
Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was sharing something personal with you and you instantly related to them? You responded with “Me too!” when you found out that your stories were so similar. In that moment there’s no shame. You both feel relief that you suddenly aren’t alone.
With your story you have the ability to bring many people together through common struggles. Whether you’ve struggled with depression or a broken family, there are people who can relate to you.
Make a difference in the world by sharing the vulnerable parts of yourself with those who need to hear them. You can change lives.
That is how you make a difference in the world starting today.
Share your story with us here!!! We’d love to know how your life fits in with the story of humanity!!!!!
This world needs more difference makers! It need each and every one of us to stand up and lend a hand.
It’s hard to believe that your pain has a purpose when you’re in the middle of it, but it really does. And once you’re on the other side of that you can see clearer.
Sharing your story with the right people is so important! I’ve found so much peace by doing that.
You never know what other people are going through. They could be struggling with the very same thing.
So true!
My husband left me for a much younger woman. I was so ashamed when it happened. What would people think of me? That I was naïve? That I didn’t take care of him? That I wasn’t a good wife? That it was my fault?
I didn’t want to learn and grow from the experience. I just wanted it all to go away.
Fast forward 5 years and I’m now a leader of a support group for women who are going through divorce and share my story regularly.
I would have never guessed this is how it would have all turned out.
I’m so sorry for the hurt you’ve been through Lonny, but I’m so happy to hear that you’ve come full circle!