What If Vulnerability Made You Stronger?
When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on my 58th birthday, I thought I knew what strength meant — until chemo, recovery, and vulnerability taught me otherwise. For years, I was the strong one, the capable one, the woman who rarely asked for help. But cancer didn’t give a shit about my control plan. What saved me wasn’t grit — it was surrender. Vulnerability didn’t make me weak; it made me real. And that, my friends, is where true strength lives.
The Power of Women's Circles: Why Community Support Accelerates Healing - Part One
The Ancient Roots of Women's Circles
Throughout history, women have gathered in circles for support, wisdom-sharing, and healing. In many indigenous cultures, women's circles were sacred spaces where intergenerational knowledge was passed down. From Native American moon lodges to African talking circles to European wise-women gatherings, these traditions share remarkable similarities despite developing independently.