Larger Than Words: A Writer's Journey of Love, Loss, and Finding Her Voice
- 4 days ago
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By Michelle Seguin
Finding Your Power Through Writing
When I began writing my book, Larger Than Life: A Mother's Love, Loss, and Her Journey Back to Living, I was scared. I didn’t know if I could face the pain I’d buried for so long. But writing wasn’t just about putting words on paper; it was about stepping into my power and allowing my truth to surface.
Writing Through the Pain
Writing my book was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. As I went deep within the pain of my loss, I stepped into the sadness and grief and allowed the tears to flow as I wrote to heal deeper than I had before. Writing about my son’s passing was excruciating. But in those tears, I found strength. With every word I wrote, I released the pain I had held inside for far too long. And with each release, I began to reclaim my voice.
Embracing Your Story
I wasn’t afraid that I couldn’t write my book. I worried my book wouldn’t become the perfect legacy for my son. I worried that our story wouldn’t unfold the way I imagined. But as I wrote, I realized that the most powerful thing I could do was be honest, to let my truth flow without forcing it into perfection. Each of us carries a powerful truth within us - a story that has the potential to change lives. When you step into that truth, you step into your power.
Overcoming Fear and Judgment
Fear will try to stop you. It may whisper that your words aren’t good enough or your voice doesn’t matter. You may worry that others will judge you, misunderstand your pain, or criticize your truth. But at the end of the day, your story is yours. Don’t let fear steal your truth. Writing is your act of courage. It is your declaration that you refuse to be silenced.
The Power of Sharing Your Voice
Holding my finished book in my hands for the first time, I knew I had reclaimed my power. I had poured every raw emotion onto those pages: heartbreak, doubt, and love. In doing so, I not only honored my son’s memory, I honored myself. The finished product far surpassed my expectations. The healing I experienced through writing my book was profound. I didn’t just tell my story; I stepped fully into my strength. I became a woman who could share her pain without shame. I became the woman who refused to let her grief define her.
That same power lives within you. Maybe you’ve been carrying a story that aches to be told for years. Perhaps you’ve felt the pull to write but doubted yourself. I’m here to tell you that your words are powerful, and your story can touch lives in ways you can’t yet imagine.
Writing your book is an act of self-empowerment. It’s a declaration that your truth deserves to be heard. And when you allow your voice to rise, you inspire others to do the same.
Don’t wait for the fear to fade. Move forward despite it by stepping through the fear. Let the emotions pour out of you, raw and unfiltered. Write from your truth, and trust your voice is strong enough to carry your story forward.
Your story has the power to change lives, starting with your own. Don’t hold back. Stand in your power, pick up your pen, and write the book only you can write.
Your voice is needed. The world is waiting.
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