Claiming Emery
“Your story matters because it's real. Because you survived and built something beautiful from the wreckage.”
The audience buzzes with anticipation, translators checking equipment, cameras focusing on the stage. This conference has been two years in the planning, bringing together advocates, survivors, and leaders from around the world.
“Two minutes,” the stage manager announces.
I take a deep breath, centering myself the way I have learned to do before difficult conversations or challenging decisions. This speech will be broadcast globally, translated into thirty languages, watched by millions of women seeking hope.
“You have got this,” Killian says, squeezing my hand.
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