FINDING my VOICE

I came from a generation where children were raised to be “seen and not heard”. A time when women like my mother and grandmother defied societal norms and forged their own paths, when women simply didn’t.

Like many women, I’ve wondered what it means to find my voice. To be brave. To step forward with the courage of women who gone before.

We often hear the voice of women who have ‘made it’. And we read the stories of the successful women, the famous or the well-known women. But what about the rest? What about the “ordinary” woman who has walked a path before us, the woman who has had life experiences that many of us might share?

And what about the women who are having life experiences right now, but feel that they are alone on their journey? That no one has walked that path. That they have no voice.

Finding my Voice brings together the stories of women, across generations, who have had an experience that has made change in their life.

It is an anthology of wisdom; a collection of stories that reflect the diverse tapestry of the female experience. Each story is a testament to the resilience, courage, and wisdom of women across generations. From tales of family and love to accounts of hardship and loss, these stories offer glimpses into the lives of those who have navigated the complexities of womanhood with grace and fortitude.

My hope is that in listening to the wisdom of women… helping women find their voice, and tell their story, that every word we write together, will see another woman find her voice and realise her potential.

Jo Smyth

Learn more from my appearance on the Courageous Me podcast