Is This You? - It Might Be You!

Let us walk you through what it's like for a stressed out modern woman to join a women's sharing circle and find connection.

I'm exhausted. Between my demanding job, never-ending to-do list at home, and constant worries about the future, I feel completely depleted. I desperately need a break from the chaos in my mind.

After hearing about women's sharing circles, I'm intrigued but nervous to actually try attending one. The idea of sitting in a circle with strangers and sharing deeply personal experiences terrifies my inner introvert.

But the call to be vulnerable is growing stronger. I'm tired of pretending I have it all together. I yearn for a space where I can take off my mask and be seen for who I really am, stresses and all.

I decide to take the risk. I walk into my first sharing circle with my stomach in knots. The facilitator greets me with a warm smile and the other women make space for me in the circle. As we join hands, I'm struck by the softness and kindness in their eyes.

The facilitator invites us to share what we need in this moment. Tears well up as I admit how depleted I feel. I expect judgment, but instead receive understanding nods and echoes of "me too." I'm not alone in this.

As we each share, I witness the power of deep listening. There is no advice, just acceptance. We hold space for each other. Through our stories, we discover common threads of womanhood.

Laughter and joy mingle with the tears. Rather than judging our struggles as weaknesses, we recognize the strength it takes to voice them. We honor that strength in each other.

In this circle, I feel safe enough to remove my mask. I can ask for support when I need it. Our stories weave together to form a tapestry of sisterhood.

I leave lighter, as if I've set down a heavy load I didn't realize I was carrying. For the first time in a long while, I feel a sense of peace. I know I'll return to this circle again and again, to give and receive the nurturing all women deeply need.