The nature of animals and the human nature of recovery

I am fortunate to be a student in one of the StoryCircle groups facilitated by Susan Hagen. My living room transforms into a women's writing class most Monday nights. We check in briefly, Susan talks about an aspect of writing and then leads us in a guided meditation. Our creativity is enhanced by the way our process is safely wrapped in a sacred container. After writing, we each read to the group and they reflect back their impressions without analysis. The process works incredibly well for me.

Susan is co-author of the book Women at Ground Zero. For more information about StoryCircles, go to WomenatGroundZero.com and then click on the Classes & Workshops link in the frame to the left. To contact Susan directly send her an email Suzhagen@sonic.net.

Following is the story that I wrote tonight...