I would like to start a thread for collecting stories, poems, weblinks, books, rolemodels, etc. that represents strong, well grounded woman whom are full of life, fight and moral strength.

From wikiHow, "Being a strong, independent woman doesn't necessarily require that you be a die-hard feminist. Rather, it means learning to express who you are at your core, whether you are shy and soft-spoken or loud and assertive, without trying to fit a certain mold implied by your being a female." How to Be a Strong Independent Woman: 9 steps - wikiHow

"What makes a woman beautiful? What makes her shine? What exalts her and causes her to be honored and respected? Her strength is deep. How does she thrive?" The Beauty, Virtues and Strength of a Woman | Power | Life Tools and Insight for a SpiritFREE Life ™

I plan on using this as a place to paint my own picture of what a woman is, in her strengths and her challenges. I would love to have other people contribute.