Living out Loud
A Memoir of Speaking Up, Breaking Free, and Finally Being Seen
Sarah Locke—founder of Locke’s Promise—shares the unapologetically bold and transparent journey that shaped both her life and her mission. From the moment she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Sarah chose to speak out rather than shrink back, using her voice to raise awareness, build community, and challenge the silence that often surrounds invisible illness. Her memoir traces the roots of Locke’s Promise, born not from secrecy but from a fierce desire to uplift others living with MS through advocacy, support, and connection. With vulnerability, grit, and grace, Sarah invites readers into the story of how one woman’s truth became a movement—and how living out loud can change everything.
Description:
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.
Testimonials:
“Sarah Locke’s memoir left me feeling seen and empowered. She masterfully weaves themes of personal acceptance, resilience, and self-advocacy into deeply relatable storytelling. Reading this book feels like an act of self-care, and as Sarah says, ‘Self love is the foundation that makes every step forward possible’.”
“There are few people in this world more real, authentic, kind, and resilient as Sarah. Her story, so eloquently told in Living Out Loud, is so beautifully multi-layered, especially how she shares her complete commitment to living her life authentically and unapologetically. This book is so uniquely human in sharing how Sarah spent much of her professional life weaving in her coming out story so that other LGBTQ+ people could find happiness through self-love. Because of her example, the workplace is a safer place, and a place where the LGBTQ+ community can thrive. Reading this book reminds me why Sarah inspires me every single day to ensure an inclusive culture is weaved into corporate culture for the rest of history. ”
“Sarah Locke’s story is one of strength and unwavering determination. From her journey of self-discovery to navigating the challenges of an MS diagnosis, she has met each chapter of her life with authenticity and courage. Sarah turned personal adversity into a life of purpose and impact, becoming a passionate advocate and influential voice for the MS community. Her commitment to our shared mission to find a cure for MS, along with her relentless push for change, is deeply inspiring. This book is not only a story of resilience, but a beacon of hope for every person affected by MS.”