Monks Str or Sta/AC

[Mrohlee]

When I started my monk I was under the impression that the weight penalty just related to AC and if I just wanted to be a powerhouse dpser I should get all str gear, not worrying about AC/stamina or my weight. Being lvl 27 now, I have a Peacebringer and 153 str unbuffed, however I can't take many hits. Should I swap out my str gear for more agi/sta/AC? I guess I'm mainly curious how does strength really affect damage? (Also keep in mind I don't have a ton of plat so multiple gear sets is not a good option atm.)