14 Quotes That Will Inspire You to Share Your Story

You don’t have to be a writer or a performer to share your powerful story. Truthtelling is all about letting the world know what’s in your heart. In diving into and sharing your story, you free yourself from the burdens of the past and allow yourself to step into glorious new chapters in your life. All while letting other people who might feel alone in their journey know that they aren’t. Here are 14 of our favorite quotes to inspire you to share your story.

One bad chapter doesn’t mean your story is over.
“One bad chapter doesn’t mean your story is over.”

Ever read someone's story and think, "This is exactly what I needed to hear today"? Your story will do that for someone else.
“Ever read someone’s story and think: This is exactly what I needed to hear today! Your story will do that for someone else.”


Our stories have the power to break down barriers.
“Our stories have the power to break down barriers.”

One woman's story carries multiple truths.
“One woman’s story carries multiple truths.” 

I’m very drawn to stories about ordinary women who do extraordinary things. –Rachel Weisz
“I’m very drawn to stories about ordinary women who do extraordinary things.” –Rachel Weisz

Tears are words that need to be written. -Paulo Coelho
“Tears are words that need to be written.” –Paulo Coelho


The struggle is part of the story
“The struggle is part of the story.”


“We all have a story. The difference is: do you use the story to empower yourself? Or do you use your story to keep yourself a victim? The question itself empowers you to change your life.” –Sunny Dawn Johnston

Your story matters. More importantly, you matter.
“Your story matters. More importantly, you matter.”


Every single time you feel something, if you don't express it, you are robbing the planet of your heart. -Shelia Kelley
“Every single time you feel something, if you don’t express it, you are robbing the planet of your heart.” –Sheila Kelley

In owning your story, you are giving yourself the gift of a blank slate.
“In owning your story, you are giving yourself the gift of a blank slate.”

I like stories were women save themselves
“I like stories where women save themselves.” –Neil Gaiman

 

Through sharing we all find a common ground, inspiration, hope, meaning, and, ultimately, action
“Through sharing we all find a common ground, inspiration, hope, meaning, and, ultimately, action.”

Our stories bring us together
“Our stories bring us together.”

It’s time to cultivate your voice, dive into your story, and watch your life take off. Learn how to share your story with our signature program, Truthteller: A Course for Boldly Claiming Your Story.

 

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Women’s advocate and bestselling author of Your Messy Brilliance.

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4 comments to "14 Quotes That Will Inspire You to Share Your Story"

  • olorunnaiye praise

    thanks for inspiring me to write my story

  • Terry Jones

    Thank you for the inspiration. I have been promoting “women telling their stories” for a long time, and so very glad to see this website. I am ready for inspirational speaking and don’t know how to get started.

  • Dr Thandeka Mazibuko

    I share my story because it’s nit easy to survive abusove forced marriage and become a doctor after that. Most women don’t survive that but I did. Listen to my story . Dr Thandeka Mazibuko

  • Steve

    Beautiful Quotes! This is a useful and excellent share. Will definitely share it with people I know.
    Thank you.