Scarlights
Lights, camera, action! Read the stories of some of the most amazing women who have stepped up and took control of their lives. Learn how they have dealt with their insecurities to become an inspiration to others.
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” – Oprah Winfrey
A Scarlight, (a play on “Spotlight’), is a feature article showcasing the story of a courageous woman to help inspire others. The story will present how she overcame, or how she is still dealing with, the insecurities surrounding her scar(s). Scarlights will be posted once a month on our Feature Friday!
Brenè Brown, a leading shame researcher says that, and I’m paraphrasing, “once you shine a light on your shame story, it can no longer survive.” Basically, shame can only live in the dark. Once you share your story in the light, the darkness flees. The part of you that was hidden can now live free and authentic!
Ms. Brown once discussed the connection between shame and a Dementor in the Harry Potter Series. If you’ve seen the Harry Potter series, then you know what a Dementor is. If not, then you should watch the movies because they are awesome!! Ok, getting back. If you don’t know what a Dementor is, here is my best description: it is a black, shadowy, ghostlike entity that literally sucks all the happiness and positive feelings from you. It then leaves you to die. That’s how shame shows up in our lives. Telling your story is the only way to release it’s hold on you!
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So, if you’re ready to shine a light on your story and become our star of the month, I would be honored to be a part of your journey! To submit a request to be featured in a Scarlight, please click the button below and complete the submission form.
*Please note: If you are selected to be featured in Scarlight, you are giving me direct permission to use your first name, picture, and story for the article. No additional personal details will be provided to the public.
If you have any questions? Please contact scarlights@scarpower.co.
Thank you for being courageous!!
Scarlight Feature Articles
Meet Our July 2023 Scarlight, Angie P!
Meet our July 2023 Scarlight Angie P. from Atlanta, GA! I discovered Angie through her Instagram page where she detailed her scar story in one of her posts. Amazed by her openness and courage when talking about her previous experiences, I decided to ask her to be a...
Meet Our April 2023 Scarlight, Ameerah B!
Meet our April 2023 Scarlight, Ameerah B! Okay, okay, so most of you know me already, but if you don't, it's nice to meet you! Please feel free to read about me and the origins of Scar Power on my About Me Page here. The truth is, I didn't have a Scarlight feature for...
Meet Our March 2023 Scarlight, Desiree!
Meet our March 2023 Scarlight, Desiree from Houston, Tx! Desiree has decided to show up and share her story of the struggles she's endured, and I am so grateful that she has chosen Scar Power as her vehicle! We all have experiences of hardship and struggle that have...
Meet Our February 2023 Scarlight, Lori J!
Meet Our February 2023 Scarlight Lori J. from London Ontario, Canada! Lori is now ready to speak out for the first time and tell her story in her own words about the emotional and physical abuse she suffered as a child. The trauma that we go through in our childhood...
Meet Our January 2023 Scarlight, Pauline G.
Meet our January 2023 Scarlight, Pauline G. from Canada! Pauline is our first Scarlight to kick off the New Year! She is a part of our Scars to Confidence Facebook Group that has been such a blessing in helping to meet amazing women who choose to volunteer to...
Meet Our December Scarlight, Landjina L.
Meet our December Scarlight, Landjina L., hailing all the way from Haiti! I get so excited to see where Scar Power is supported in the world. It's important to know that wherever you are, you don't have to let your scars define you. I'd like to share my many thanks to...
Meet Our November Scarlight, Candace M!
Meet our November Scarlight, Candace M., hailing all the way from George, Western Cape, South Africa! Candance humbly accepted the request to be our Scar Power Scarlight and share her story. Candace is a part of our wonderful Scars to Confidence Facebook Group...
Meet Our October Scarlight, Kathryn A!
Meet Our October Scarlight, Kathryn A. from New Zealand! I am so thankful that she has chosen Scar Power to tell her story in the service of others. Sometimes our scars are not physical, they're mental or emotional. Honestly, most of our scars are emotional; even the...
Meet Our September Scarlight, Lisa M!
Meet our September Scarlight, Lisa M. from New Mexico! I humbly welcome Lisa to our Scar Power community and I'm so grateful that she has chosen it to share her story. Our April Scarlight, Anita L, a beautiful and amazing supporter of Scar Power and a staple in our...
Meet Our August Scarlight, Shawnise C.
Meet our August Scarlight, Shawnise Chantel from Jacksonville, Arkansas! Shawnise is an active member of my Scars to Confidence Facebook Group, and I noticed her after she told her story in the group. I was excited when she accepted the call to become a Scarlight...
Meet Our July Scarlight, Charity S!
Meet Charity, our July Scarlight from Flint, Michigan! I met Charity through my Scars to Confidence Facebook Group. Charity was a runner up in the Miss Michigan Global Continental 2022 Pageant! Her platform is to make a difference for the burn survivor community and...
Meet Our June Scarlight, Ana V!
Meet our June Scarlight, Anna V. hailing all the way from Israel! Ana has stepped up to the plate to share her story to bring insight and inspiration to others! I am so grateful that she chose Scar Power to be the vehicle to spread her light. My hope is that her story...
Meet Our May Scarlight, Chantel P!
Another beautiful soul has accepted the challenge to be one of Scar Power's featured Scarlights! Meet our May 2022 Scarlight, Chantel P. from Alberta Canada! My Scars to Confidence Facebook Group continues to give! I am so grateful for the opportunity to meet many...
Meet Our April Scarlight, Anita L!
Meet our April Scarlight Anita L. from Albuquerque, New Mexico! I met Anita in my Scars to Confidence Facebook Group, and she has been an amazing soul to be acquainted with! In the group, she posts empowering and inspiring content and is always there to cheer others'...
Meet Our March Scarlight, Denise R!
Meet our March Scarlight, Denise R. from Southern California! Denise stepped up to be a Scarlight after I submitted a request for volunteers in my Scars to Confidence Facebook Group. I am extremely grateful for the wonderful support that Scar Power has received from...
Meet Our February Scarlight, Shannon P!
Meet our February Scarlight, Shannon! I met Shannon in my Scars to Confidence Facebook Group where she is an active participant. In the group, I put out a notice to those who wished to share their story and provide inspiration to others. Shannon gracefully accepted...
Meet Our January Scarlight! Laura M.
Meet our January Scarlight Laura M! She joins us from South Wales in the UK! I am so excited to feature Laura! She is truly an inspiration to a lot of women with scars and insecurities. I first learned about Laura from reading an article in an online publication about...
Meet our December Scarlight, Jessie M!
Meet our December Scarlight, Jessie M! I connected with Jessie in my Scars to Confidence Facebook Group earlier this month. She sent me a direct message to provide her support for Scar Power and to share her story with me. Jessie had been in a horrible car accident...
Meet Our November Scarlight! Amyanna G!
I first met Amyanna in her Facebook Group, Women With Scars. I joined the group looking for support and to understand the needs of women like me. Amyanna and I have both been through events that left us scarred, but we chose to overcome our adversity and use our voice...
Meet Our New Scarlight, Catrena M!
Meet our new Scarlight, Catrena M! I met Catrena recently through a mutual friend. I was doing a photo shoot for pictures to put on my website, and I was referred to her because she is an absolutely AMAZING makeup artist! We kicked it off from the very beginning....
