Our deepest wounds often shape us as much as our greatest joys. The pain we carry—and the ways we learn to move through it—can define who we become. We asked community members from a broad array of industries to reflect on their defining wounds and have shared the responses below.
D.O.L.O.
Some of the most defining wounds are the ones in which you never feel like you are going to receive, but you understand how they were meant to make you grow in some aspect of your life. Read more>>
Indigo Williams
As a CEO navigating grief, it’s essential to prioritize your emotional needs while leading your team with compassion and authenticity. This includes focusing on self-care, effective delegation, and transparent communication to maintain trust and stability within the company. I prioritized my personal healing by acknowledging my feelings and being vulnerable. Read more>>
Abigail Popwell
One defining wound that I am still healing from is the loss of my brother Stephen. It is almost two and a half years since his tragic death, and it seems as though I mourn more as time goes on. This wound has impacted every aspect of me and my family’s life. Read more>>
AP The Sunrise
I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. I think most people do they just don’t talk about it. I think one of the main reasons for my struggles was not feeling good enough in a huge world that made you feel small on purpose. Read more>>
Ebony McQueen
A defining wound for me was feeling unseen and underestimated—both in life and in business. There were seasons where I gave my all and still felt overlooked, as if my crown wasn’t worthy of recognition. But instead of breaking me, that pain pushed me to create my own lane. Read more>>
Joe’l Maldonado
The ending of relationships is always hard for me. Rather that be friendships, romantic relationships and/or death. Each ending has taken a huge toll on me but has also reiterated the importance of celebrating the experience, being grateful for each level of exposure and connection and holding on tightly to the memories left behind. Read more>>
