“As a participant, I found the use of story to explore and better understand myself to be truly transformative. The group process skillfully wove together personal narrative, emotional insight, and spiritual growth in a way that felt both meaningful and impactful. It provided a safe and creative space to reflect on my past and uncover deeper understanding through themes such as attachment, rupture and repair, recurring patterns, the ‘I Am’ poem, and reflective listening with thoughtful feedback. I highly recommend this experience. Speaking my story—and having it witnessed and reflected upon—became a powerful pathway to healing and self-discovery.”

“It was divine intervention that I even happened upon the group. I was feeling so discouraged at 57 years old, being a recent empty-nester and feeling as if I had spent most of my life either experiencing abuse or recovering from it and wondering if it was too late to really make something of my life.

The premise of the group and the ‘To Be Told’ book is that the very thing that we have experienced is actually the key to discovering our unique God-given calling.  I found the members supportive and vulnerable.  I received so many key insights into my own journey by hearing about theirs and gaining their feedback as I shared my story.  It was remarkable how our hearts were knit together in such a short time.  The group was beautifully safe, supportive, authentic and brave.  I felt as it I had a cheerleading squad on my side.  The verse ‘weep with those who weep and laugh with those who laugh’ was so evident.  Sometimes we found ourselves laughing through our tears.  If you have ever wondered what your God-given purpose is, DO THIS GROUP! TAKE THE PLUNGE!  God will use this group to give you ‘beauty for ashes.’

This group is a respite for my heart!”

“I feel like I have new eyes to see myself and others more truly.”

“My group met online and I had never met any of the participants before. It didn’t matter. We dove right in, telling our stories-most very emotional and some deeply painful—because we felt like it was a safe environment. Writing my stories was hard at first, but as memories came back I was amazed at how much I could recall from my early life. It’s been so good to process my upbringing through the eyes of the Lord and be reminded of how He protected me and honored my deep desire to connect along the way. I cannot recommend this study enough!”

“The group is a unique space to practice being with your own pain and other’s pain in a way that is beautiful and needed in our lives.”

“We have held each other’s pain.”

“I attended the To Be Told workshop over zoom this spring. I was excited to be taking the class but I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting myself into. I knew we would be writing our story and looking back over our childhood years, but I wasn’t convinced my story or my past really mattered. And I wasn’t so sure I wanted to remember the hard things from my past. I was happy to keep all of that tucked away.

Well, no surprise, but the class ended up being a huge blessing. As I began to write stories each week, I began to see a consistent theme running through each one. I realized there were many times in my childhood and even young adult years where I didn’t feel seen. It was great reading and sharing the stories with the other women. I don’t think I realized that there were some stories that were still heavy on my heart but once I shared them with the group they didn’t have so much weight anymore. Honestly, the class has made me want to take a deeper look at my story and has helped me see the way the Lord has been in it the whole time writing and redeeming.”

“The kindness shown to me from the group has helped me be more kind to myself and others.”

“I have experienced freedom from shame.”

“This group came just at the right time. Where I live we endured very strict and long lockdowns and the loneliness and isolation of those periods had taken their toll on my thought life. I started this group feeling like I had almost forgotten who I was, and as the weeks went on I was able to realize I am still the same person and take some deep breaths as a result.

My group met online and I had never met any of the participants before. It didn’t matter. We dove right in, telling our stories-most very emotional and some deeply painful—because we felt like it was a safe environment. Writing my stories was hard at first, but as memories came back I was amazed at how much I could recall from my early life. It’s been so good to process my upbringing through the eyes of the Lord and be reminded of how He protected me and honored my deep desire to connect along the way. I cannot recommend this study enough!”

“My abusive upbringing does not need to define me. There is redemption to be found in the brokenness.”

“This group has been invaluable to me!”