I Shared My Story | Gaining Visibility & New Opportunities | Helena Georgiou, Cyprus

Helena Georgiou shared her story on Daily Inspired Life:
Truth and Tenacity | Finding Courage to Share Our Secrets | by Helena Georgiou | Inspiring Story #169

Sharing her story brought Helena Georgiou greater confidence and visibility, followed by new opportunities to take her message further.

Helena went on to speak publicly at the Cyprus Integrative Women's Health Conference, was invited onto podcasts and connected with women globally who had also experienced abuse and overcome trauma. She also saw her story encourage others to share their secrets and speak their truth.

In this interview, Helena reflects on becoming more visible, the opportunities that followed and the response her story received from others.

About the Storyteller

Dr Mala Mattha is the founder of the Animal Protection Society in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, where she works to rescue domestic and wild animals in need.

The organisation responds to animals requiring help across Udaipur and surrounding villages, including dogs, birds, goats, cows, monkeys, camels and donkeys. Through her work, Mala is committed to raising awareness of animal welfare and bringing greater attention to animals in need.

This is what happened when she shared her story on Daily Inspired Life ... 

How did you feel when you were first invited to share your story?

Excited and enthusiastic.

Describe any personal benefits sharing your story has brought you.

Confidence boosted, visibility, support, inner peace and freedom.

More confidence, inner peace and freedom.

What was the greatest challenge you had sharing your story, and how did you overcome it?

Worrying what others thought. I overcame it by trusting my inner guidance and authenticity.  I used daily meditation, yoga & breathing practices until I felt empowered and good enough.

Were you helped by the process to develop your story?

Yes, absolutely. The professional advice and editing helped me improve my story's flow and share my story to all audiences.

Did sharing your story help you understand yourself more deeply? What were your greatest lessons?

Yes, it certainly did. I regained my personal power to speak my truth confidently so I could inspire others to do the same. I became bold enough to share my story in public as a speaker at the Cyprus Integrative Women's Health Conference.

My greatest lessons were giving myself permission to share my truth and be visible so I can support other victims on their transformational journey.

Did you enjoy the response you received from others in relation to your story?

Of course. It was great to receive positive feedback and connect with others.  Their comments were uplifting. It was soul-touching being acknowledged.

Did sharing your story have an impact on others in any way?

Absolutely...many wonderful opportunities have come my way like podcasts, meeting incredible women globally online who have also been victims of abuse and overcome their traumas. My story gave them courage to share their secrets and speak their truth too!

Would you recommend others share their story?

Absolutely, however only once they have done personal development and healing so they can share from a space of love, from the wisdom and not the wound.

What advice would you give someone considering sharing their story?

Be authentic.

Is there anything else you would like to share?

Deep appreciation for the incredible opportunity you are giving so many people globally to share their incredible stories of inspiration, love & hope! Knowing that my great achievement of becoming the Victor in my life was shared with many people was truly inspirational.