We have had a phenomenal response from this issue and the word that keeps cropping up is ‘inspirational’! I can reveal now that I was editing this issue with anticipation in my bones because deep down I knew it would have a big impact. The stories featured in this issue were carefully selected, some stories were hard to swallow, some gave me goosebumps and when I reviewed the photographs of our beautiful cover woman Kim Simplis Barrow, my eyes watered because I was honoured that Kim was prepared to share something so personal with Complexd and also in awe of her beauty even without her hair. This issue is dedicated to my great grandmother who is 103 years of age (see diary entry here), and it is also dedicated to women worldwide who have found themselves in a very dark place and found the light within. Below is a selection of the amazing comments we have received about this issue.

‘Complexd is stunning! I absolutely love it and it’s so inspiring. I sincerely hope there are such things as magazine awards as you certainly deserve one!’ – SC

‘What a powerful and inspirational read’ – JB

‘This is an Amazing issue and it just keeps getting better and better. There is nothing like Complexd in the industry and I wish you all the success and more. Inner Strength is beauty’ – MO

‘This issue is exactly what I needed. Inspiration on every page. Well done! – GL

‘Amazing…really a true Woman of Strength…proud of my Belizean First Lady…We are all with you on this journey’ – ES 

‘We as women fail to realize our own strength! You give us all Hope!’ – LM

‘Kim Simplis you have manage to change the mentality of many, especially women and gave us the opportunity to truly take a look at ourselves and see our strength, to look at our challenges and obstacles we face in a whole different light and by holding on to what matters most – life. Blessings and guidance always as you continue through your journey’ – DF

‘Vulnerability, strength, courage, and hope shared on a global stage to help others…It’s as simple and as powerful as that’ – RS