What Real Courage Looks Like

25/08/2025 41 min
What Real Courage Looks Like

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This week we're discussing what Real Courage Looks Like  When you've been through divorce, betrayal, or repeated heartbreak, the thought of starting over again can feel impossible. It takes more than sheer willpower to stand back up, it takes tenacity, deep-rooted hope, and the kind of community that can carry you when you're too weary to carry yourself. Toni Collier, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color and author of Don't Try This Alone, joins us to share her journey through two divorces, raising two children as a single mom, and finding the courage to step into deep, confessional relationships instead of hiding in shame. Her story offers both a raw look at pain and a roadmap toward healing. Today, we cover three main points: Tenacity is built, not inherited.  Hiding keeps us from healing. Safe community starts with becoming a safe person. Through raw honesty and practical wisdom, Toni reminds us that we aren't designed to do life alone, no matter our personality, history, or fear of being hurt again. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Broken Crayons Still Color: Toni Collier's global women's organization helping women process brokenness and find healing and hope. Don't Try This Alone by Toni Collier: A book on building deep community when you want to hide from your pain. Still Coloring Podcast: Hosted by Toni Collier. We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Submit your listener questions HERE. Full Show Notes  Learn more about Solo Parent Follow us on Instagram