When Quiet Strength Roars – The Boldness of a Soft-Spoken Woman

Chrislene Terilus
Jun 5
3 min read

Still soft-spoken. Still healing and still showing up as the real me.

Bold doesn't always mean loud. Brave doesn't always come wrapped in a perfect bow. Sometimes, boldness looks like showing up—messy, uncertain, still healing—but showing up anyway. That's me. I haven't "arrived." I'm still learning, still struggling with trust, still peeling back layers. But what I do know is this: even in progress, I am powerful. Even in my quietness, I roar.

Quiet, but Not Absent

Woman smiling in plaid suit poses in front of "Go Getter Girls" backdrop. Pink and gold balloons on left. Bright, celebratory mood. — About Chrislene Terilus Chrislene Terilus is the Voice and Owner of Brave Bold Living and Terilco Events & Design. She embodies confidence and style, as seen in her chic plaid suit. **Event** **Description:** This inspiring networking event features a vibrant "Go Getter Girls" backdrop, surrounded by an elegant arrangement of pink, white, and gold balloons, creating a lively and empowering atmosphere for attendees.

The world often equates confidence with being outspoken. But I've learned that there's strength in restraint, wisdom in silence, and beauty in choosing to be soft when life has tried to make you hard. Being soft-spoken doesn't mean I'm invisible—it means I lead differently. Gently. Discerningly. With intentionality.

The Battle Behind My Voice

I've been through a lot to become the version of me that's here today. Family struggles. Painful betrayals. The trauma of molestation. And with it all, the ongoing work of learning how to trust again—friends, family, even myself. I used to be silent out of survival. Now, I'm learning to speak from a place of healing. I'm not fully there yet, but every day I find pieces of my voice I didn't know I had.

Still a Work in Progress

I still pause too long. I still overthink before speaking. I still wonder if I'll be misunderstood. But I've decided that none of that will stop me from being me—soft-spoken, gentle, thoughtful, authentic. That's not a flaw. That's a gift. And I'm not changing it to fit in or be louder than who God made me to be.

My Daily Prayer

Every single day, I pray that my authentic self shows up in every aspect of my life—whether it's in my walk with Christ, my faith, my businesses and entrepreneurial journey, my family life, the Brave Bold Foundation, my children, my friendships, or my health journey with Crohn's disease. I don't want to live a life of masks. I want to show up whole, true, and unashamed of my process. I want people to see the same woman—faith-filled, honest, and intentional—no matter where they meet me.

Showing Up Anyway

This is what Brave Bold Living looks like for me: not pretending to have it all together, but showing up as I am. With peace. With discernment. With a quiet boldness that's still learning, still growing, but never giving up.

How I'm Living Brave and Bold (Even While Healing)

I honor my discernment.
My quiet nature gives me depth. I use it to listen, reflect, and respond with care.
I let my life speak.
My actions carry more weight than my volume ever will.
I embrace my pace.
Healing isn't rushed. Neither is boldness. I move in God's time.
I speak when it matters.
Obedience doesn't mean always talking—it means speaking when God nudges me.

Closing Encouragement

To the woman who feels like her softness makes her less bold—hear this: you are brave right now. Not just when you're more healed. Not just when everything is perfectly together. Right now. In your quiet, in your process, in your truth, you are powerful.

And to anyone who's ever questioned if they were "enough" because they don't fit the world's loud definition of bold—know this: you are seen. You are strong in your stillness. Your strength doesn't need a microphone to be real.

You are a masterpiece in progress. You don't need to be louder. You need to keep showing up as you are—faithful, healing, and real. And when your voice trembles but speaks anyway? That's when your quiet strength truly roars.

Final Note

You don't have to be loud to live boldly. Your softness is not your weakness—it's your superpower. Whether you're navigating healing, faith, family, or purpose, your quiet strength has a roar all its own. Keep becoming. Keep showing up.

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