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Wendy C. Wilson is an author, speaker, and former corporate executive who now helps women build resilience, unlock confidence, and lead with authenticity. Her bestselling book, Iron Will, shares her journey from trauma to triumph and the framework she now teaches to others. Learn more at wendycwilson.com (also linkedin.com/in/wendy-c-wilson and wendywilsonus7 on IG).

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How I Found Myself on the Other Side of Survival

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“Until you make peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have.” ~Doris Mortman

For most of my life, I believed my worth was tied to how well I could perform.

If I looked successful, kept people happy, worked harder than anyone else, and stayed quiet about my pain, maybe—just maybe—I would be enough.

That belief didn’t come from nowhere. I grew up in a home where fear was a constant companion. Speaking up brought consequences. Being invisible felt safer. I learned early to smile through it all, to stay small, to never be a …