Women Grieving Fathers - Sharing Circle Q3
After hosting two sharing circles for women who've lost fathers or father figures and seeing the need for spaces like these, Jo and I will now continue to offer dedicated sessions to this community on a quarterly basis.
We will aim to have a guest speaker for the first half of the session and will open the space for sharing during the second half.
Our guest speaker
In this session we will be welcoming Lucy Cargill who is a death doula and a funeral celebrant, and is part of the positive death movement.
Lucy co-creates and holds space for end-of-life ceremonies, ritual and events. Her work focuses on the emotional, psychological, spiritual and existential side of dying, as well as the practical.
She has experienced her own journeys of personal loss which have shaped how she approaches her own end-of-life work.
What to expect?
We tend to start with a short meditation to ground ourselves and create an intimate and safe space for participants to ask questions, connect and share.
We aim to create a supportive atmosphere where you feel comfortable to share vulnerably, laugh, cry and just be.
We believe in the healing power of sharing and collective empathy. Despite a serious topic, we aim to welcome conversations with warmth and finish on a light, positive note.
Format of the session
Welcome and meditation led by Jo (10 min)
Guest speaker and Q&A (30 + 10 min)
Women's sharing circle (1 hour)
Closing (10 min)
Please note that only the first half of the session may be recorded to ensure the privacy of the sharing circle.
Testimonials from previous attendees
“This was so special, thank you for crafting time for us to really connect and express this trauma.” - Marta
“Thank you everyone for sharing, it's been so helpful to know others are experiencing something similar.” - Annelise
“Thank you so so much, this has come at the right time for me and will be pivotal in my journey.” - Emily
“It was so beautiful to hear everyone’s reflections and receive that level of vulnerability. Having this shared experience is very special. I love the work that you’re doing, thank you so much for holding that space and facilitating such an incredible opening." - Tarin