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Stories convey values and emotions, and can reveal the differences and simi larities between people’s experiences. Elucidating personal stories involves sharing which can help form bonds and supportive networks. With reflec tion, these can help to develop resilience. While the literature recognises the potential cathartic and therapeutic benefits associated with storytelling in research, links between the development of personal resilience and story telling for research purposes have not been drawn. This paper argues that storytelling aids the development of personal resilience and provides oppor tunities to celebrate the hardiness of research participants who contribute to knowledge by recounting their stories of difficulty and adversity.