Difficult Birth Processing Circle — Email Annika to inquire for the next date. Held at the Mount Elden Middle School Library.

Through this new offering, we hope to gather in community with one another to tell our stories*, share support, and gain deeper understanding on our individual journeys. Whether you are freshly postpartum or whether it’s been decades since your difficult birth, you are welcome here.

*No one is required to share their story. Your story belongs to you and you are in charge of what and how much you share, always 💓

We are of the mind + heart that every** birth holds medicine for ourselves and our babies, medicine and gifts as distinctive as a fingerprint, as unique as we each are.

And—only the birthing person themselves can decide or intuit what that medicine might be, and it may take a lifetime (or longer!) to fully digest + integrate its meaning.

Wherever you are on that spiral journey, we are here for you. Whether you had a “dream birth” on the outside and felt shattered on the inside, had an unexpected transport/emergency/outcome, experienced obstetric violence, or any other variation of challenging circumstance, we welcome you to sit in circle, where we will all witness what wants to arise.

**We acknowledge that many folks who experience abuse or trauma reject the idea of finding medicine, gifts, or meaning-making in the subsequent journey. This is incredibly valid, and often a very important aspect of integration. We hold space for where you are, right now in this moment.

Logistics:

•Location—Mount Elden Middle School Library

•Nursing babies welcome. We encourage parents to leave older children home in order to have dedicated time and space focused on *you* 💓

•Please bring: An object to place on our collective altar (you’ll take it home after), something to sit on on the floor, a mug for tea, and a snack to share (optional).

•Please arrive on time and plan to stay the full length of circle in order to preserve the intimacy of container.

🌿🌿🌿🌿Please RSVP by PM or text 928-275-2947 in order to save your spot.

🌿🌿🌿🌿COST: Sliding scale $10-$50. No one will be turned away for lack of funds