Stories & Voices
Dear Beautiful Soul,
This space is sacred.
Here you’ll find words, reflections, poems, and stories shared by women within the Beautifully Chosen community, real voices, real journeys, real courage. Each piece shared here is an offering of honesty, vulnerability, strength, and hope.
These stories remind us that healing is possible, growth is real, and none of us walk alone.
Perhaps as you read, you’ll see a piece of your own story reflected back to you. And if you do, we hope it reminds you of something important:
your voice matters too.
With gentleness,
Christine & Maureen ✍🏽
Real Stories from Our Members
Dear Beautiful Sisters
The Beautifully Chosen Women’s Day Luncheon was such a lovely and uplifting experience, I felt grateful to have been part of something so powerful and filled with love.
The atmosphere, the encouragement, and the genuine connection in the room were palpable. You created such a beautiful space for women to come together, be inspired, and feel seen, and that is something truly precious.
Thank you again for your warmth, your vision, and for bringing us all together. We are so blessed to be part of this sisterhood and already looking forward to what’s to come.
With love and gratitude 💕
@inkygreyphotography 📸
Sharon Douglas
The Beautifully Chosen Women’s Lunch was a privilege to attend, made even more special by sharing it with my wonderful friends.
We received a warm welcome into a beautifully decorated room, enjoyed excellent food with thoughtful service, and took part in uplifting worship.
The speakers’ honesty on the theme “My life was not meant to go like this, covering childlessness, career loss, mental and physical health challenges, and parenting special‑needs children, was powerful and deeply moving.
Their diverse experiences, from established professionals to young women starting their careers, brought real depth.
I left encouraged, filled, and grateful, with left with a lovely goody bag and a signed book. *A beautifully organised event – keep up the great work.
Sheryl Hendrickson
After attending the Beautifully Chosen event which made me feel uplifted and very special.
It was truly a blessing to be surrounded by such supportive and inspiring ladies.
Well done to all the ladies who contributed and an extra thanks to the organisers.
This event has left me feeling very special and truly blessed.
Looking forward to the next event
Maxine Smith
I attended my second Beautifully Chosen event recently.
The presence of all the beautiful women in the room felt very special.
The event organisers, Christine and Maureen did a wonderful job of
making each one of us welcome.
The guest speakers delivered such positive messages.
The theme of the event was clearly outlined for each one of us to leave there feeling beautiful.
Patrice Oram
‘Beautifully Chosen is dynamic, rich and sincere in its mission. Every event I’ve attended has been filled with warmth, humour and a universal love language we all share. Christine and Maureen have created a beautiful, safe space for women of all ages and backgrounds to be seen, heard and valued. I always leave with a smile and a heart full of hope’
Aretha Rutherford
I have attend a few Beautifully Chosen events and the experience gets better everytime. A safe place for all Women, to share, learn, encourage, motivate, reflect and socialise. With love and support shown from all. The Speakers, songs, poems always lift the energy!
A well organised event, with beautiful decor and fantastic food.
You walk away with a calmer mindset and strength regardless of battles faced and still to be endured.
Thank you all for a great afternoon.
Fabien Grace
Celebrated Dreams by C Lewis-Oteh
You knit my soul in shadows,
woven in the fabric of night;
in every heartbeat, a story,
in every breath, a light.
When fear wraps around me,
like shadows closing in,
remind me I’m not alone,
that strength lies deep within.
In the echo of the struggle,
when the weight feels hard to bare,
You are there in the silence,
whispering, “I care.”
Though the world may overlook me,
and my path seems hard to trace,
I rise with every heartbeat,
knowing I am held in grace.
For I am fearfully crafted,
a tapestry of pride and pain,
each thread a testament to resilience,
each scar a note in my refrain.
And when anxiety whispers doubts,
I stand, unyielding and bold,
for l am more than what they see
a legacy yet untold.
So let the winds of doubt howl,
let the storms of life arise:
I’ll face them with my spirit,
for my worth is in the skies.
With every step, I celebrate,
the journey that I’ve known,
for in the heart of every struggle,
I’ve never walked alone.
In unity, we gather,
voices raised in harmony,
our identities a chorus,
a vibrant tapestry.
So here’s to every story,
to the strength within our seams,
for in the depths of our existence,
we are celebrated dreams.
