Why Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling

Justine Martin
Apr 22
3 min read

Updated: May 19

We live in a world that often tells us to keep quiet unless we have something extraordinary to say. That, unless we’ve climbed Mount Everest, survived a plane crash, or built an empire, our story isn’t worth sharing. I’m here to call BS on that.

Because here’s the truth:

Every single person has a story worth telling.

And often, it’s the raw, real, everyday stories that have the biggest impact.

When people hear me speak or read my books, they often say, “You’ve been through so much, of course you have a story.” But I didn’t always believe my story was worth sharing. For a long time, I thought, Who would want to hear this? I thought I was just surviving. Getting through. Doing what I had to do.

But it turns out that was the exact reason my story did matter. Because it mirrored the experiences of thousands of others who felt invisible, broken, stuck, or unheard.

The Power of Ordinary Courage

You don’t need to be famous, wealthy, or wildly successful to inspire someone. You just need to be authentic. It’s your courage in everyday battles that holds power. It’s your ability to keep going despite the odds. It’s your willingness to show up, speak up, and open up that creates ripples.

Think about how many times you have felt encouraged by someone simply saying, "I’ve been through that too." "You’re not alone." "Here’s what helped me."

Those are the moments that remind us we’re human. That we belong, that we have strength we forgot we had. And that’s the kind of impact your story can have.

Stories Heal. Stories Connect. Stories Build Legacy.

Storytelling isn’t just about reflection. It’s a form of healing. When we speak our truth, we take ownership of it. We stop hiding behind shame or silence. We step out of survival mode and into our power.

Your story can become someone else’s survival guide. Your honesty could be the lifeline someone clings to. Your comeback could be the proof that it can be done.

We connect as humans through shared experience. Through struggle and joy, pain and purpose. And when you tell your story – in all its imperfect, beautiful truth – you give others permission to do the same. That’s how we build empathy. That’s how we create change.

And one day, when you’re no longer here, your story becomes your legacy. Not just what you did, but how you made others feel. What you overcame. What you stood for. What you passed on.

Start Where You Are

You don’t have to be on a stage or publish a book to tell your story. Start where you are. Journal it. Share it with a friend. Post it online. Speak it out loud. Paint it, write it, film it, whisper it if you need to.

The important thing is that you acknowledge it. Own it. Honour it. And then… if you’re ready, pass it on.

Because someone out there needs to hear exactly what you’ve been through. They need to know it’s possible to make it through the hard stuff. They need to see a real-life example of resilience, hope, and healing.

And that someone might just be you, too. Because sometimes we don’t realise how far we’ve come until we say it out loud.

What’s Next?

If you’ve ever thought about sharing your story but didn’t know where to start I see you. And I’ve got your back. This is exactly why I created Morpheus Publishing, and why I step onto every stage as The Resilience Queen not just to tell my story, but to show you that your story matters, too.