3. They have a deep and meaningful faith in their ability to survive

Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman HughesWhile it’s not always easy to “keep the faith” in tough times, strong women remind themselves of all of the trials, tribulations and traumas they've faced, moved through and learned from in the past. They see the fact that they're still standing and finding reasons to smile as all the evidence they need to know they'll be more than just “OK,” but also wiser and stronger after they move through whatever hurdle they're faced with. [Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman Hughes via @aj_stylehouse]
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