Testimonials – Feedback about Women Writing for (a) Change

WORDS ABOUT WOMEN WRITING ~ VERMONT:

From present and previous participants . . .

"I am so appreciative of the values and courage that are practiced
by you wonderful writing women. I thank you and salute you.
The work you are doing is IMPORTANT work.
If only WWf(a)C could take over the world. . ."
- Hinda Miller, VT State Senator

"You are a wonderful teacher, both of writing and of nurturing the spiritual and feminine truths that we women tend to bury within ourselves. I have been feeling a greater courage to move closer to the person I want, and was perhaps meant, to be."
- Bonny Fitch Cobb, Colorado

"I came away from Saturday's workshop feeling like I'd spent the morning at play with others who play the same way I do. Being at 12 Howard St. is like being on retreat, for however long a program goes. Thank you for what you have created there. It is a special place."

- Holly Hungerford, Charlotte

"I hope you realize that facilitating these classes, and modeling

the strength, honesty, conviction and truth of your voice
is bringing about internal change in each of us and therefore
change is seeping out into the world and changing it, too. Thank you!"
- Pam Clark, Jericho

"Your presence in the community is like the stone dropped into the pond--I have felt the effects of your commitment to women and writing
and the greater society, and I've seen your work affect others too."
– Laurel Williams, South Burlington

"You have a gift for acknowledging and validating us as writers and as women. I am amazed at my good fortune to have found you and WWf(a)C!!!! Thank you for creating a safe place for all of us to express very deep parts of ourselves."
- Jeanne Cariati, Montpelier

"It's great to come back to the circle and feel accepted.

It really is like coming home!"
- Heidi Smith, South Burlington

"This circle challenges me to be a full participant, taking responsibility for the voice I bring to the group, and not diminishing it with humor that masks fear and vulnerability."

"I find the weekly practices, the coming together with the community of women, and the guidance provided, to be extremely important to my well-being as a writer and as a person."

"[I feel] a sense of hope that with each voice and each response, women can truly change themselves and the world around them."

"The courage to share one's work shows a gentle confidence that is contagious. Somehow by reflecting on others' stories you make them your own and they open closed doors in your mind and soul."

"This is a place where writers are honored, where writing means more than words on paper."

"Every time I have participated in a WWfaC class I have come away as a stronger writer and richer person. It fills me up in a way nothing else can."

"My experience with Women Writing for (a) Change ~ Vermont has expanded my sense of possibilities. I feel more confident that my words can make a difference."

"I've had the craft feedback I was craving from my group; and being surrounded by purposeful writers has made me a better listener as well as story-teller."

"Women's soulfulness runs at full tilt here. I think that if we had the opportunity, we could put our heads and hearts together right now and solve all the problems of the world."

"We bring white sheets of truth to create fire and spirit of connection."

"I have come to understand the meaning of the term 'sacred space' through my experience in our writing circle."

"This is a space for women warriors and I am proud to be a member of the tribe. I am encouraged to develop my strength and dedication for seeking truth."