I've often had feedback from women attending circle that they don't know what to say, or that they're anxiously hovering over the "unmute" button, worrying they will get it wrong.
Then when they do find they are able to speak they find having an open platform disconcerting. One woman said to me today "I'm not used to people not talking over me"
The dilemma of women everywhere, when what you want and need frightens and overwhelms you. This is what I need, but where do I go from here?
This is so so normal and why held circle spaces are so important for women moving forward in their lives and into their own power. As women we are rediscovering what it means to be together and to make our voices heard. As we are feeling our way into leadership we need structure. Clear boundaries, facilitation and support. I love seeing women making huge leaps and bounds in their confidence as weeks go on.
There is no pressure to talk in circle.
There is no pressure to say and do the right things.
Showing up is enough, you are so enough!
Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your precious life.
“What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.” - Muriel Rukeyser
