Even sweet moments can open portals to past memories. I own my stories, even when they cause me pain, because they awaken a sense of gratitude for what my life looks and feels like now.

At this monthly gathering in Grass Valley, California, women come together and are invited to lay down their burdens and responsibilities to uncover what’s there, beyond the reach of expectations. One of the tools commonly used is free writing. Here’s a piece that relates to our 2019 theme of Eternal Flame. This women’s circle is ongoing and open to drop ins each month.