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We would LOVE to know how our DAILY TRUTHS have enriched your life! We are publishing them into several volumes of books…..
Simply write in the comments what the daily truth messages have meant to you…..whether you read the daily emails or read them on Facebook or our blog….we want to know what they mean to you…..you are welcome to write about as many truths as you want to for more entries….
we love you all SOOOOOOOOO much…and everything we do would be worth it for just ONE of you….but 30,000+ of us strong is a beautiful thing too!!!! YAY!
xoxoxo
melody and kathy
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Your Daily Truths have been something that I look forward to, and need so many times during the work day! I have saved them all, and actually asked you and Cathy to make a book because I want to send one to my mother who I think is so very brave and needs to be reminded of how wonderful she is each and every day! I also wanted one for my daughter so she too can read them when she is older. Mel, I can’t tell you how inspiring you are and have always been to me! You have always been this bright light that everyone wants to fly to and stay as close as they can to feel your warmth! Your Daily Truths is my way of staying in your light, and hoping that I can see things as positively as you do. God bless you and your family, and God has blessed us all with your creative mind and Brave Girls! xoxo
You know the great big net they set up under the high wire act at the circus? That’s you! That’s me up there, poised with the bar in my hand, ready to swing. My feet leave the pedestal, and I’m flying, I’m contorting, and then, sadly, I’m falling. But the falling is part of the process. But thank goodness there’s that net below. It catches me gently, helps me get back on my feet, and makes it much easier to make the long climb up to the top so I may repeat the process again. Thanks! And thanks for this contest!
the daily truths mean ….enlightenment, they mean a sense of self and worth. I look forward to each day….to be reminded of who I am and who I can become
There are days that I totally feel like giving up. Then I get my newsletter. It seems as if you’ve been reading my thoughts and somehow you have just the right message for me at just the right time. I tend to be very hard on myself so hearing someone say that’s not okay gives me the kick I need to get out of that mindset. Thank you.
Dear Kathy and Melody,
Here is my truth about how your daily truths helped keep me alive. I began taking care of my grandparents in 2009, even though they have 6 kids, 4 of whom live within 5-10 minutes of them. Almost everyday, I drove nearly an hour both ways to take them to their doctors appointments, fill their prescriptions, and handle all of their daily needs – All the while being criticized every step of the way by the rest of the family who was doing nothing. Every time I interacted with these family members, I noticed myself feeling worse and worse about myself. I sunk into a deep depression and did not get out of bed many days at a time. In 2010, I made the decision to, with the exception of my grandparents, cut my family out of my life, as they were treating me like a doormat, and nothing good was coming out of keeping them in my life. As someone who grew up thinking family was everything, this was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done- but the healthiest for my soul and overall well being. Now all I had left for support was my boyfriend.
This was a dangerous place to be in as my relationship with my boyfriend was also very unhealthy. I discovered over the next year that he was gaslighting me and a very dangerous invalidator. I’d lost most of my friends over the years because of how often I forgave him and took him back. One day last June, I gathered the courage to break up with him and he got angry. I locked him out of the apartment. He did not take this lightly and broke down the back door and the bathroom door where I was taking a shower. He got physical with me, pinned me up against the wall by my throat, then later pinned me down on the floor. The cops arrived, and so that he would not get arrested, my boyfriend convinced them that I was going to kill myself and that he was saving me. An ambulance took me to the hospital where I was locked up against my will for 10 days. They kept me there because my boyfriend reached out to my family and convinced them that I’d threatened my life and he was helping me. Since I’d been out of contact with them for over a year, they had no idea what had been going on. Members of my family as well as the now ex-boyfriend all wrote letters asking that I be held in the hospital longer. Each one of them admitted to lying in their letters, making me sound much worse than I am, “so that the doctors would take [them] seriously.
I had to take a taxi cab home and upon entering my apartment, thought I’d been robbed. The place was torn apart, couch cushions on the floor, filing cabinets open with files and papers all around. Day by day, I noticed things were missing- my journal, my medical files, my flashdrives. Everything that was personal to me was now out there in the world- who knows where! I felt as though I’d been raped and left in the middle of the street, naked, with a crowd of strangers staring at me.
These events caused severe PTSD and now I actually am wanting to end my life. I stayed in my home, shades drawn. I sat each day on my computer and wrote suicide notes and instructions. A tiny part of me wanted to live, but the thought of getting through this seemed impossible. The last step was to find someone who would take care of my cat. She is the world to me and the thought of my causing her to be afraid or any stress broke my heart. Each day I sat at my computer, she sat on my lap and purred. She looks up at me when I pet her and the innocence in her eyes pulled at my heart. There is no one that I could think of that would protect her as I do- make sure she doesn’t get outside, make sure she always has food and water and a clean litter box, that only non-toxic cleaners are used, and she never steps on a hot burner. For 15 years, I have been her life.
I promised her that I’d try to be happy and live in spite of all the horrible things that had been inflicted on me by those who were supposed to protect and love me. Although I felt completely worthless and hopeless, she was my responsibility and I was worth everything to her. I decided to give myself a few months to turn my life around, even though my pain was unbearable.
It was then that I found your story Melody. Someone posted http://bravegirlsclub.com/archives/2151 on facebook. It was your story that gently encouraged and inspired me. You are lucky that you have great friends and family as support; I had no one other than my cat. “We must see past what it seems is” is the story of my life. This world would be a better place if more people could have such empathy and understanding. Since that day, the first thing I do each morning is read my daily truths. It is in these words that I feel as though I am not alone; it is in your words that I feel I am worthy and loved. For all you do each day, for all those you touch, know that it has been your words that have given me strength, hope, peace, and the support I so very much need. So many mornings, I’ve felt as though you know me and have written your daily truth with me in mind. Your words have indeed saved at least two lives, and for that, Emily and I are eternally grateful.
A little birdie reminds me that I can get through every day. It is a gentle reminder that I am someone……I deserve better…….and I need to step to the plate and demand respect, acceptance, and notice! The encouraging words are passed on to my friends who haven’t signed up yet…….it brightens their day or gives them support when they need it the most but are afraid to ask! I can always look forward to a good email!
This is a great support system in a world where women often fight against women…..here there is safety…………and a caring environment of women who have been there and back! Thanks!
Melody,
Every morning when I get to work turn my computer. One of the first things I read is your beautiful “a Little Bird Told me”. It is a reminder for my soul to keep my head up. I am not always where I want to be, but your messages ground me and keep my spirits up. They are such a wonderful daily reminder of hope and encouragement. Thanks!
The daily truths are new to me (and my 12 year old daughter:) and they are these sparkly, fun, uplifting, make-your-heart-right words for our hearts. I often want to shout them out to all those I love! Who doesn’t need some daily encouragement and love? I am SO excited that they will be put into a book….so now I CAN give them to those I love! Thank you, lovely girls. xo.
BGC Daily Truths are so meaningful in my life, no matter what the subject the content always resonates with my here and now. Reminds me to be me and most of all enjoy the wonder of each and every moment. Thanks BGC your the BEST!
Oh my gosh. These have meant so much to me! They are constant reminders of exactly how I envision myself to be, to strive for and live as. Beautiful words. They ignite such a passionate response in my whole physical being. I am constantly printing them out and tacking them up on mirrors in my craft room, etc. to always be a little light in the tunnel in which I want to move toward. I am so excited to have them in a gorgeous art book format. Thank you for all the reminders and inspiration!
I LOVE the daily messages. Sometimes it speaks to my deepest needs and it is always reassuring and nurturing and uplifting. I am looking forward to the Soulbook. Thank you for bringing this to me and all other Brave Girls out there!
There have been times when I’ve been scared, when I feel like I’ve let the world down.
And then I open up the Brave Girl email and I suddenly feel like things will be okay.
I’ve left the home I’ve known,
I am a Christian missionary from American in England. I had a serious health breakdown when I moved to England and as a result was bed ridden for several years. It was almost exactly a year ago that I began my recovery and your daily truths have been a big part in helping me to remember that even if I am isolated, poor in health and unable to care for myself at times, I am still me deep inside and I WILL concur this mountain and be able to give of myself again. Your daily truths have given me the courage and, well, truth, to keep me focused on all God has for me. Thank you for ALL you do and for taking the time to remind me that there is life on the other side of total health collapse and that I too will be able to give life to others again when I am well.
I read the Little Birdie Told Me, I read the Little Butterfly Told Me, and I have all my friends hooked on these beautiful, soulful, daily truths.
They are affirming, encouraging, nourishing and absolutely perfect. Divinely inspired. Thank you for creating these. They are filling the cracks of my soul like glue.
xoxoxoxo Sara in Texas
I have loved receiving the daily emails ever since they started. They have been part of my everyday enjoyment, inspiration and learning. (I always learn something from every message.). They have opened doorways of communication, validated many feelings, calmed many fears, and given many pieces of hope in a world that can sometimes be frightening. Thank you!
Honestly I don’t know if it is the actual affirmation or the love that you put into them that I enjoy more. There is something about you determination and need to share this message that warms my heart. I was one of the first people to sign up for Brave GIrls and I cannot believe how big it has become. Obviously this message was needed.
Oh my goodness… Honestly, words cannot say what a blessing your “little bird told me” emails and art have been for me. They have opened the closed door to my heart, inspiring me that there is joy and good things in this beautiful life.
I have had some very traumatic times over the last couple of years which left me in a state of frozen numbness.
When I open your daily truths, see any art you create, read an article about you… I feel a shift inside that I’m going to be ok or even better, lol! Thank you for that.
I have purchase some of your classes in the past but wasn’t able to get to start them before they expired. I have been living with too much chaos on the table. I would like to throw the junk on the floor, wipe it off and put all things BRAVE GIRLS in its place.
Thank you for everything you ladies do!
-juli
The Daily Truth emails mean SO much to me! I read them right after I wake up each morning and they inspire me to have a wonderful day. When I feel lost or down, I read all of the daily truths and they are so helpful. They let me know that everything is going to be okay. You are making such a difference in my life! My heart is happier! So THANK YOU from the bottom of my very happy heart <3
Look forward to your truths everyday! They improve my outlook on life. I also teach middle school and share them with the girl’s there when possible. Thanks so much
I love getting my messages from the Little Birdy…a lot of times they help me put things into perspective, other times I forward them on to women and girls that I know need the words too. My blog is a place that I try to uplift myself and others, and those daily truths inspire me to do more for myself and others. I think I’m late for the giveaway, but I wanted to take the time to say thank you.
So,
THANK YOU!
Dear Wonderful Brave Girl Creators: Thank you for your daily nurturing through your truth messages. Who knew how powerful a daily positive reminder that we are worthy and loved could mean so much to so many. Thank you for all you do.
Reading you words daily is like receiving breakfast in bed all mornings. Fresh, simple and comforting.
Is food for my soul and breakfast is the most important of all.
Thank you for making me a little bit stronger and beautiful each day.
It is hard to find the words to express what Brave Girls Club means to me and my family, but here goes…During my Soul Restoration 1 coursework, I learned and admitted that I am an alcoholic. SR1 gave me the courage to seek out AA and change my life! SR1 taught me to live my truth and have been doing it every day since your life changing course. I thank you, my daughters thank you, my husband thanks you! I can see so clearly now and it is a beautiful lovely life, even the challenges! My daughters and are finishing up our Brave Mothers and Daughters projects. I print off the butterfly messages and put them in their lunches every day. What can I say. Because of your soulful work, I have become, and am still becoming the woman I am meant to be. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of your book! Congratulations!
Love and heartfelt blessings from Jillian
Your cup runs over with all the joy you have inside! It fills so many of us up! Thanks for sharing a part of you with us, it makes my day a little brighter and I can just feel your joy and excitement for life in your writing and art. Thanks for taking the time….you are special!
Your Daily Truths remind me to keep my head looking forward no matter what happens that day.
I look forward to the inspiration they inspire!
I love the daily truths because I can always see myself in them and they inspire me to get back in the saddle each day. When I clean up my emails I always keep the daily truths just in case they stop I can go back and read them. Some of them have disappeared but not all. Now I can just buy the book and always have them. Thanks for all you do for all of us Brave Girls everywhere!!
Thank you for the words that you share with each of us. We all need to hear them.
Karen Schorno
Kathy and Melody,
Healing the hearts of so many people . . . nothing could be better than to have you share it bigger! I wish you all the luck and continued success. It is such a selfless thing to build this Brave Girl therapy. So many women in the world that can begin to feel their own self worth because of your programs.
I look forward to your daily emails and someday, I will get to go to Brave Girls Camp. For now, I am inspired daily and I share those inspirations with my friends and co-workers. You are both so very good at verbalizing what our hearts need to hear.
My sister was unfortunately incarcerated for two years. And I nearly died waiting and worrying for her. I printed the Brave Girls daily emails and sent them to her. She used them to motivate the girls in her cell unit. To keep them trying to rebuild their lives. Thank you for that.
You both will likely never know the grandure of your contribution to society. But my sister and I thank you and so do all the many many many people whom you have supported! God Bless you both!
I have saved every ‘little bird told me ” and “a little butterfly told me” since I began with Brave Girls Club . The inspirational words have warmed my heart and carried me through tough times , but mostly lifted me spirits authentically !! It’s like an Angel says to me ” Everything is going to be all right because you are loved and ‘you are who you are supposed to be , right here, right now.” I took the Soulbook Class here in MN and it has changed my perspective on life , color, Art and re-energized me to the “Nth” degree !!! Thanks for sharing and helping soo many people in the world.
I’m sad I missed this!!
I wanted to say that I appreciate your daily emails so much though, anyways! Sometimes they say just what I needed to hear. Quite often actually. And they are all so wonderful! Thanks for all you do, you ladies are amazing!
So – I know I’m too late for the giveaways, I felt I needed to comment and let you know my story. I have always loved Brave Girls, even when I chose not to be one. I did Soul Restoration (loved it!) and it helped me a lot on my personal journey and put me back in touch with my Heavenly Father, my TruthTeller, and life was moving forward. Then I fell backwards – and I knew I was choosing it. Well, fast forward 9 months and i’m here again —– even though I have received the Brave Girl emails every single day – I didn’t always read them. in fact, hate to admit it, I collect them in a folder, but have not read but a dozen the past 9 months. But don’t you love how God works in perfect timing? I have recently made the decision to deal with some things, and some really hard things! and to face my addictions and to be a captive set free from them. So – I came in and decided to read my Brave Girls emails that hadn’t been marked read yet —– this was the first one. wow! What great news —– a published book. how awesome! with all the daily truths. what a great idea! I love that! how neat to have it to look at and read and be empowered by and reminded of —— cuz sometimes it is really hard to continue to make those truth cards in the midst of hard times. Anyway – just wanted you to know how God in His perfect love and perfect timing used you all. And I’m reading lots of daily truths today!
thanks!
Hello my Sweets,
My goodness, my heart is in HAPPY ~ DANCE overload!
I can NOT wait, a PERFECT gift for all my beautiful Brave Girls. Thank you for your love ~ inspiration and strength.
You are LOVED and APPRECIATED more than you will ever realize, thank you for all that you do to keep the Brave Girls AMAZING.
Loves and thanks to your incredible hearts, from mine
Well, I first need to say that I love your encouraging notes soooo much but at first I felt I sort of already know some of the stuff you were telling me since the Lord has brought about so much healing my life…but I didn’t realize that reading your little birdie messages would be some of the sweetest moments of my day!! Thank you for your colorful, soul inspiring words!! They are beautiful!! You are beautiful!! Love!!
I have so much enjoyed your encouraging messages everyday.
Thank you so much!
xx
Brave Girls has changed my life! It’s that simple! BEAUTIFUL! XOXOXOXOXOX
Dear Melody,
I know this is after the contest is over, and that is okay with me, because I honestly just want to share my heart. I don’t know if you will actually read this or not, but I needed to tell you anyway.
II just graduated with my Master’s Degree in Counseling. Something that I have worked for years to do. A dream I’ve had for my life, for forever.
Everything should be bright and sparkley, right?!
Well, it’s not. I feel very fearful of what lies ahead. I’m doing internal work on myself and continuing to try to heal. I found some ugly things about myself and my character that I am trying so hard to change. And lately, I’ve been feeling like a messed-up, crazy person. My soul is tired, and I feel like I’m so far off track, I don’t even know where the dang track is anymore.
Today, I was feeling sorry for myself, and struggling with an upcoming decision to do what I think is “right”, or do “what I want to do”. In my broken honesty, I honestly can’t tell you which decision I am going to make. And God, in his infinite wisdom and expression of love, brought you to mind today. I have been reading your little bird affirmations every day for almost a year now. In fact, I save most of them, because they speak straight to me. I thought of your artwork, and the ways that you have shared that you have followed your heart. I thought of you saying “live what’s in your heart”. Keep it simple. Be YOU.
I believe you are a “real” person, as you have shared some of your personal struggles on your blog. You’ve also shared many successes. And I see you as someone who really lives out your message. I SO much want to be that person! And I want to do it with JOY, not with disgruntled grumpiness that I am missing out on some great thing.
I just needed to tell you thank you for being willing to share your truth. I truly believe that you have touched so many more lives than you could even begin to imagine. I know you have touched mine.
From my heart:
Jessica
I look forward every day to getting my daily truth messages. As a mom of five beautiful, wonderful children, and going through a very emotional separation from my husband, these message seem to speak right to me every day. They are just what I need to help remind me that I am a wonderful person. Sometimes it seems like the message for the day are the exact things that I needed to hear on that day. Thank you so much and I am so blessed to have come across the Brave Girls Club. Thank you!
Dawn
A year has passed and I still get excited when I receive “A little Bird told me” in my inbox. These words have helped me get through a tough year. A few weeks after receiving the daily truths I started printing the inspiring messages and set off to create my own personal art book . This allowed me to receive strength and hope anytime. You can imagine how happy I was when I heard your big announcement! I have a friend who I wish could benefit from all the messages as much as I did. She is going through a tough time and I would love to give her the gift you have created. I know this would be perfect…….the messages are inspiring and provide hope for all…. Thank you everyone for the encouragement and words of wisdom. Janet
I have to say that I considered the Daily Truths a little bit cheezy when I first started getting them a few years ago. Then, one day, the day’s email hit home in a big way. From then on, I saw my own life in those little love letters all the time, and right when I needed that particular message. Thank you!
Today’s Daily Truth is right on target for me. I really needed to hear that things aren’t forever, they do pass on to better days. Thank you for today’s email.
i just wanted to thank you for all of the daily truths –i print them and have them in a binder and to think i could have one of your amazing books is the best gift ever. i have two daughters and many more precious women in my life i cannot wait to give one too.When i first started receiving my truths of course i printed them so i could read them over and over and post around the house to read and post on the dash of my care to read—then i came to a fork in the road. ii had a very strong God moment and then i began a journey of struggle of how do i do my daily time with God and my brave girl time –somehow i felt i was betraying one or the other. i guess betraying is a big word to use here except that that pretty much says how much both of those things have helped me in my daily life. So first i new i needed to pray about it and ask God to help me —-which of course He did! like He always does!!! And here is what He told me === To spend time with God is what is needed to see life and ourselves and others and to be able to be all He wants us to be and to be used by Him –and That He placed brave Girls in my life –i didnt do that –it wasnt by chance i found brave girls –it is like a bonus –a continuation of how He made me so unique and special — and God has all the time in the world –He knows our hearts and He wants us to feel brave enough to know He is always there for us instead of us cowering down and being afraid, it is like God said — i know you love me — i know you read my word –i know the desires of your heart — and i know without a shadow of a doubt He gave me the gift of Brave Girls –not to confuse me or be like a contest of reading His word or Brave Girl but a GIFT a BLESSING a bonus to help me thru this thing called life —- a gift to know i can find the courage and bravery He put in my soul and i am no longer confused –but at peace —-as i search my heart daily through his word and read and work on my brave girls things and know each day i am stronger and braver because of my God and my relationship with Brave Girls!
Love your work. I have not taken the course but my sister introduced it to me and although I cannot do it right now I will take the course some day soon.
I love your book and I love receiving the daily truths.
My sister has done some awsome work through this course………..it has made such a change in her life and she is sharing it with me. through it she encourages and supports me. A beautiful bond.
I’ve been receiving the encouraging Brave Girl emails for several years now. When I discovered the Brave Girls club, I was extremely over weight and fighting the battle of S.A.D. I experience often in our rainy PNW.
I had slipped for many years and lost myself somewhere in it all! I was crying out on the inside.
I had actually stumbled onto something about the Brave Girls club as I was surfing the internet looking for a site that could send me something daily…maybe devotions/encouragement… something to help me get unstuck and moving forward. My faith in God has always been a part of me, but seemed to be stronger for others than for myself so I wanted reminders or encouragement to help me get out of this dark rut I was so “stuck” in.
When I started reading such words of encouragement in the BG emails, I knew they were an answer to a heart spoken prayer. I couldn’t wait to get those daily words of encouragement that felt like they were many times written directly TO me, FOR me! Sometimes I felt like I was receiving a love letter directly from Him, and tears would stream as I read them. Slowly, God used them, as well as prayer, and journaling, to transform me.
A year ago this past Jan I started my new journey. The focus in the beginning was weight loss, or so I thought. I’ve now lost almost 60lbs and am feeling great!! But even more than that, I’m discovering myself again. I’ve found my creativity again, something I had set aside for years to take care of everyone except myself. I found my wings!!! And now He’s reminding me of many lost dreams that I’m waiting to find where they lead!!
I thank God for the answer He sent, the major spark that came through the words of encouragement through the Brave Girls “ministry”…a big thank you! Thank you!!! I’m forever grateful!
Be blessed!!
~Ranelle
I recently had the pleasure of finding you online…I was surfing the web and found the tutorial on the trash can. I was so excited about it that I clicked on the link and to my surprise I found this website full of love, promise and hope. I’ve going through a rough patch and have been looking for something to feed my soul. My first e-mail you sent me was a surprise… I wasn’t expecting such a heartfelt and warm e-mail… As I read it I started to cry… Everything you had written felt genuine and loving like a BEST friend…I loved it so much:) I now know in my heart that there are many women going through struggles in life and it’s great to know your not the only one. I’m super excited to be part of this group and looking forward to joining you on one of the trips to meet you personally. YOu have given me hope and ready to get my sparkle back:)