Stories Without Shame is a movement helping people share the stories shame told them to keep silent.
Meet Dr Connie Kerali
Doctor | Storyteller | Survivor
I’m a medical doctor with over 15 years of experience and I was silenced by shame for 3 years after experiencing sexual violence.
Hearing one courageous woman share her survivor story, led me on my own healing journey during which time I found my voice, owned my story and rediscovered my worth.
My experience has shown me that shame thrives in silence. But I also know the quiet, life-changing power of being heard. That's why through story, creativity, and connection, I create spaces where individuals can reconnect with their voice, their truth, and the worth they were always born with.
Our Purpose
We help people stop carrying shame in silence through
storytelling, creativity, connection, and self-expression.
This is not about forcing individuals to publicly disclose trauma. It’s about helping people feel safe enough to stop hiding what they’ve been through.
We believe stories can set us free, not because pain suddenly disappears or becomes beautiful overnight, but because shame begins to lose its power when it is no longer carried alone.
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Testimonial
“Working with Dr. Connie Kerali has been nothing short of transformative. With deep insight and unwavering compassion, Connie creates a safe space to unpack the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in shame. She doesn’t just guide you - she empowers you to see yourself differently, so you can reclaim your voice, your strength, and your story.”
Lorene Roberts
In 2026, Dr.Connie was awarded the ÂŁ10,000 Female Invest Changemaker Award, sponsored by Monzo.
Selected from Female Invest's global community of more than 85,000 women across 125 countries, the award recognises bold ideas with the potential to create meaningful social impact.
The funding is helping us build and grow our movement. If you’d like to partner or support, we’d love to hear from you.
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