Living Out Loud
Living Out Loud: A Memoir of Speaking Up, Breaking Free, and Finally Being Seen is a courageous, heartfelt memoir by Sarah Locke that explores what it means to rediscover your voice, embrace your truth, and rise above life’s most unexpected challenges.
In this inspiring and unflinchingly honest memoir, Locke shares her personal journey of transformation, from coming out as gay in her 30s to confronting the emotional complexities of a loving but fractured family, and ultimately facing a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. Living Out Loud is more than a story. It’s a roadmap for anyone searching for hope, healing, and the strength to speak up and live authentically.
This empowering narrative speaks directly to readers navigating identity, chronic illness, mental health, or major life transitions. With moments of humor, heartbreak, and healing, Locke delivers a powerful message: even when life spirals out of control, you still have the power to take the next step forward.
Perfect for fans of memoirs about resilience, LGBTQ+ identity, and overcoming adversity, Living Out Loud offers a raw and uplifting look at how vulnerability can be a superpower and how being truly seen can change everything.
Whether you’re looking for an inspiring MS memoir, an empowering LGBTQ+ coming out story, or a deeply human reminder that your story matters, Sarah Locke’s journey will move you, motivate you, and leave you ready to live your own life out loud.
Living Out Loud: A Memoir of Speaking Up, Breaking Free, and Finally Being Seen is a courageous, heartfelt memoir by Sarah Locke that explores what it means to rediscover your voice, embrace your truth, and rise above life’s most unexpected challenges.
In this inspiring and unflinchingly honest memoir, Locke shares her personal journey of transformation, from coming out as gay in her 30s to confronting the emotional complexities of a loving but fractured family, and ultimately facing a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. Living Out Loud is more than a story. It’s a roadmap for anyone searching for hope, healing, and the strength to speak up and live authentically.
This empowering narrative speaks directly to readers navigating identity, chronic illness, mental health, or major life transitions. With moments of humor, heartbreak, and healing, Locke delivers a powerful message: even when life spirals out of control, you still have the power to take the next step forward.
Perfect for fans of memoirs about resilience, LGBTQ+ identity, and overcoming adversity, Living Out Loud offers a raw and uplifting look at how vulnerability can be a superpower and how being truly seen can change everything.
Whether you’re looking for an inspiring MS memoir, an empowering LGBTQ+ coming out story, or a deeply human reminder that your story matters, Sarah Locke’s journey will move you, motivate you, and leave you ready to live your own life out loud.
Living Out Loud: A Memoir of Speaking Up, Breaking Free, and Finally Being Seen is a courageous, heartfelt memoir by Sarah Locke that explores what it means to rediscover your voice, embrace your truth, and rise above life’s most unexpected challenges.
In this inspiring and unflinchingly honest memoir, Locke shares her personal journey of transformation, from coming out as gay in her 30s to confronting the emotional complexities of a loving but fractured family, and ultimately facing a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. Living Out Loud is more than a story. It’s a roadmap for anyone searching for hope, healing, and the strength to speak up and live authentically.
This empowering narrative speaks directly to readers navigating identity, chronic illness, mental health, or major life transitions. With moments of humor, heartbreak, and healing, Locke delivers a powerful message: even when life spirals out of control, you still have the power to take the next step forward.
Perfect for fans of memoirs about resilience, LGBTQ+ identity, and overcoming adversity, Living Out Loud offers a raw and uplifting look at how vulnerability can be a superpower and how being truly seen can change everything.
Whether you’re looking for an inspiring MS memoir, an empowering LGBTQ+ coming out story, or a deeply human reminder that your story matters, Sarah Locke’s journey will move you, motivate you, and leave you ready to live your own life out loud.
Paperback: 142 pages
Language: English
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-953315-57-1
eBook ISBN: 978-1-953315-58-8
Publisher: Press 49 (October 28, 2025)
Dimensions: 5” x 8”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Locke is a social media strategist at Dell Technologies, MS advocate, podcast host, and founder of the nonprofit Locke’s Promise. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019, she turned her journey into a mission, raising awareness and funds through events like Climb the Peak for MS, Rides & Wranglers, and Swinging for a Cure. With a BS in marketing and an MBA from Clarkson University, Sarah blends her expertise in digital strategy with a passion for storytelling and community building. When she’s not leading fundraising efforts or inspiring others through her podcast Your Story is Your Strength, Sarah is enjoying life outdoors with her daughter—her greatest motivation.