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5 Women to Celebrate on International Women’s Day

Read the inspiring stories of these women’s lives. 

To celebrate “International Women’s Day” on March 8, we put together a list of some of the most inspiring Guideposts stories by women in the past year. From calling out domestic violence to surviving a brain tumor, we honor these women who make the world a better, kinder place. 

Kristy Dewberry and her mother

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Kristy Dewberry shared her caregiving story story in the April 2019 issue of Guideposts. After years of a strained relationship with her mother, Dewberry was able to forge a strong bond and offered tips for those in similar situations. 


'This Is Us' star Chrissy Metz

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Chrissy Metz has inspired millions in her role as Kate in the hit television show This Is Us. Last April, she shared her inspiring story of not giving up on her dreameven when she only had 81 cents in her bank account. 

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Tamron Hall

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Most people know Tamron Hall for her openness on her talk shows. She brought that same energy to the February 2020 issue of Guideposts, when she shared her sister’s tragic death and the importance of speaking out on behalf of victims of domestic violence.  


Jeannie Gaffigan and her family

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Writer and comedian Jeannie Gaffigan underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in 2017, an experience she shared in the November 2019 issue of Guideposts. The mom of five and wife to comedian Jim Gaffigan never expected that the diagnosis would teach her an important lesson about slowing down and focusing on what’s really important.


Cynthia Erivo in 'Harriet'

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Actress Cynthia Erivo was nominated for an Academy Award for portraying Harriet Tubman in the movie Harriet. In the cover story for the October 2019 issue of Guideposts, Erivo opened up about how faith shaped her performance. 

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