I had the pleasure of hearing Kelly read excerpts from ‘The Middle Place’ and her new book ‘Lift’ at CPS Lectures, a discussion series that takes place every month or two in San Francisco at my friend Kelly’s house in honor of her late father. Until tonight, I had not watched the ‘YouTube women’s video phenomenon’ called Transcending: Words on Women and Strength by Kelly Corrigan – which has received over 4 million views and counting.

I’m sharing it here because I think every girl and woman should watch it for inspiration and comfort, as a loving reminder of “women’s remarkable capacity to support each other, to laugh together, and to endure”.

The full text is available in the paperback edition of Kelly Corrigan’s memoir, The Middle Place.