Sharing Circles are intimate gatherings where participants can share their experiences, challenges, and victories in their life in a safe and supportive environment. These virtual meetings create a space for meaningful connection and community building, even when physical distance separates us.

The power of these circles lies in their dual benefit: both sharing and listening contribute to personal growth and community strengthening.

When sharing, participants experience:

• The relief of expressing themselves authentically

• Validation through others' understanding and acknowledgment

• Connection with others who may have similar experiences

• The opportunity to gain new perspectives on their journey

As active listeners, participants develop:

• Deep empathy and understanding for others' experiences

• The ability to hold space without judgment or the need to fix

• Enhanced communication skills through practiced presence

• A broader perspective on the experiences of others

Our sharing circles follow these key principles:

• Non-judgmental acceptance of all experiences shared

• Confidentiality - what's shared in the circle stays in the circle

• Active, empathetic listening without interruption

• Optional participation - no pressure to share

• Respect for different viewpoints and experiences

These sessions will be facilitated by experienced community members who ensure a balanced, safe, and supportive environment for all participants. Each month, we explore a different theme to encourage deeper self-reflection and vulnerability. These themes invite participants to explore aspects of themselves they might typically keep hidden. While we offer monthly themes to guide our discussions, participants are always welcome to share any present life experiences or challenges, whether or not they directly relate to the theme.

We have a minimum of 3 participants for the session to occur, as sessions are not recorded and are not to be participated in during a later time.

Uncomfortable truth

For the first session we have the theme ‘uncomfortable truth’. We invite participants to look at aspects in their lives where they might put blame or responsibility on others and put the control outside themselves, because the truth is that they rather not face whatever faults they see in themselves.

This theme encourages honest self-reflection and accountability, helping participants identify patterns where they might be avoiding personal responsibility. Through sharing these realizations, participants can find support in making positive changes and taking ownership of their growth journey. The group's supportive environment makes it safer to face these uncomfortable truths together.