About this circle
This evening is for anyone carrying the weight of expectation, obligation, or guilt while living between cultures, values, or ways of life.
Maybe you’ve disappointed your family, or fear that you will. Maybe you’re trying to choose yourself without betraying where you come from. Maybe guilt shows up around love, work, marriage, independence, money, or simply wanting a different kind of life.
This circle is a place to slow down and reflect on some of that with others who may also know what it feels like to carry both care and pressure at the same time.
This is not therapy, not coaching, and not a place where anyone will analyze or attempt to fix you. It’s a small, facilitated group space for grounded reflection and gentle connection.
Who this is for
All religions, genders, sexualities, and relationship statuses are welcome. The circle is secular, queer-affirming, feminist, and anti-racist.
What we’ll do together
Over about 2 hours, we’ll move through a mix of:
A gentle arrival and check-in to help everyone land in the space
A few guided prompts around identity, belonging, and living between worlds
Simple communication exercises to support how we listen and speak with each other
Time for structured sharing, where you can talk from your own experience if you’d like, and also time to simply listen
A brief closing so people can leave feeling grounded rather than raw or rushedThe exact flow may change, but the intentions stay the same: slow down, notice what’s true for you right now, and be in a room where other people are doing the same.
How we hold the space
At the start of the circle, we’ll agree to a few simple guidelines, including:
Confidentiality: stories stay in the room
Consent: you only share what feels okay for you
No fixing / no advice unless someone explicitly asks
Speak from “I” and let others have their own experienceYou’re always allowed to pass on a question or just listen.
How registration works
Fill out the registration form on the website here: ➤ Registration form
Wait for your confirmation email with:
Your spot confirmation
The circle address and additional details
A brief consent & agreements form to sign before attending
Your spot is only confirmed once you receive that email and sign the consent form. If the circle fills up, we will keep a short wait list and let you know about future dates.
Please update your RSVP if your plans change so someone else can take the spot.