Still Standing
We all wear masks to survive. The hardest one to remove is our own.
Still Standing is a raw and inspiring memoir about childhood trauma, resilience, and the lifelong journey of discovering that authenticity is the greatest act of courage—and the truest path to healing.
About The Author
Rachael Travis is the author of Still Standing, a memoir about overcoming childhood trauma, embracing authenticity, and finding strength through resilience.
A graduate of West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and the University of Notre Dame with an MBA, she served five and a half years on active duty in the U.S. Army, two years in the Ready Reserve, and four years at the military academy.
Rachael is a Commercial Executive, Partnership Leader, Team Builder, Board Advisor for the UCCS Women’s Executive Leadership Program, and a Recovering Management Consultant.
She also led Smartsheet’s 2025 and 2026 CRN 5-Star Partner Program recognition, reflecting her commitment to leadership, innovation, and the development of others.
Why This Story Matters
Strength Isn't the Absence of Pain. It's the decision to keep going.
Still Standing is a powerful memoir of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. Rachael Travis shares the deeply personal journey of growing up in a home marked by fear, instability, and childhood trauma, and the lifelong struggle of masking who she truly was simply to survive.
Through military service, leadership, motherhood, and profound self-reflection, she discovers that true strength is not found in perfection or endurance alone, but in the courage to live authentically.
Honest, inspiring, and deeply human, Still Standing is a story of breaking generational cycles, reclaiming one’s identity, and proving that while trauma may shape our lives, it never has to define who we become.
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Still Standing
Some stories entertain, while others remind us that we are never alone. Still Standing speaks to anyone who has carried the weight of difficult experiences while striving to build a meaningful life. Through honest reflection and lived experience, Rachael Travis offers readers hope that healing is possible, resilience can be cultivated, and authenticity is worth embracing. This is a book that encourages readers to move beyond survival and discover the strength that comes from living truthfully.
Healing is rarely a straight path, but every step forward matters. Still Standing demonstrates that while painful experiences may influence our lives, they do not have to dictate our future. Through vulnerability, perseverance, and self-discovery, Rachael Travis shares a message of hope that encourages readers to embrace their imperfections, find peace in their own story, and recognize that lasting strength begins with authenticity.
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