As therapists, we often sit with people navigating seasons of self-doubt, exhaustion, and emotional weight. These are the moments where strength doesn’t feel like a roar—but more like a whisper: keep going.

Watching the UConn women’s basketball team claim victory this week was more than just a celebration of athletic excellence. It was a reminder of what it means to rise, again and again, no matter the odds. The road wasn’t easy—injuries, pressure, setbacks—but they never gave up. They showed up. They fought. And they believed.

That resilience mirrors something deeply human, something we see in our clients every day. The woman struggling to rebuild after heartbreak. The young girl learning to find her voice in a world that tells her to be small. The mother, the daughter, the survivor—each learning that strength doesn’t mean never falling. It means getting up.

UConn’s victory is a powerful symbol of female strength—both fierce and tender. It reminds us that empowerment doesn’t always come from a place of ease. It often rises from grit, vulnerability, and a quiet refusal to be broken.

So, if you’re in a season where the win feels far away—where you’re just trying to make it through the day—we want you to know this: your perseverance is power. Keep showing up. Keep believing in your worth. You are stronger than you know and you can do hard things.