I’m sharing tough to the core stories thanks to a partnership with Brawny®
The women in my family are incredibly strong. From my great grandmothers down to my cousins, sister and me, we’re not the type of ladies that just sit back and let life happen around us. We’re outspoken and opinionated, loving, and believe in truth and justice. Every single one of us has been through challenges that might have broken some folks. Losing loved ones, health issues, and other personal problems have attempted to knock us down, but we’re tough. We get up, brush ourselves off, and keep going.
I am blessed to know so many women and girls who are like this. Last year, my friend Janeane and her young twin daughters were involved in a hit and run accident. One of her little girls was in the hospital for weeks with severe injuries. Throughout the whole terrible ordeal, Janeane stayed strong for her family. Although she was scared, she stayed hopeful and was there for her baby girl the entire time. In the process, Janeane inspired so many people even through her devastation. Not only that, but her daughter, the 6-year-old who was knocked unconscious by a speeding truck, fully recovered, and is more brave and fearless than ever.
That’s what tough is to me. It means knowing that there are going to be situations in life that will be stressful, traumatic, and hard. Instead of curling up inside of ourselves and giving up, tough is fighting and refusing to back down. There are strong people all around us. Everyday people who are tough to the core, and we may not even know it. Brawny® wants to know what tough means to you, as well as share the stories of other everyday heroes.
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What does “tough” mean to you? Leave me a comment and share your thoughts!
I like the quote in the box. I am going to add it to my inspiration wall. I have several of your quotes there. They inspire me to be strong, to move forward and never quit. Iron polishes iron!
Well, it makes sense that it inspires you. YOU inspired it! <3
I really love this campaign. Awesome. Great image post!
Thank you, Rebeckah!
Love that quote image. I try to be tough…but it is tough to be tough!
It IS tough to be tough. You’re right. But you’re strong! We’re strong! We’re built for this!
Wow what a strong friend you have. Great post and campaign!
Thank you, Tina! She’s amazing!
I remember that time well. Thanks for sharing Janeane’s strength with everyone.
Yes, the whole Philly / NJ area really came together for her. Beautiful show of friendship!
You would hope that in the times you need your strength that you would be tough… but prior to that event you can only pray that God gives you the will to be as strong as you need to be. I agree with you that Janeane and her daughter were strong.