When we lived as a village, women would share their pregnancy, birth and mothering stories around the water well or fire. In our modern society, our first introduction to birth is often in dramatic, fear-based depictions in the media.
Giving birth is a transformational time in every woman's life. Matrescence - the physical, emotional, hormonal and social transition to becoming a mother - is an important rite of passage that deserves to be witnessed.
Birth Story Medicine Circles are sacred containers for us to share birth stories (if you want to), and heal birth trauma through compassionate, ceremonial witnessing. Facilitated by Rebecca, we will review guidelines for conscious listening, speaking non-arguably, and giving feedback.
“I want to say thank you. I have always really appreciated the circles and book clubs you have facilitated...I am so grateful you hold that space for women. I am still in such shock at the way our medical system treats women, but especially pregnant women, and even more so pregnant women of color, and I am so grateful you have carved out a space in Louisville to do this work.”