EVERY WOMAN HAS A STORY TO TELL
Stories are the fabric that knit our lives together, strengthening our bonds to one-another through the universal themes of humanity.
Stories surround us, empower us, comfort us and deepen our sense of compassion and connection. The act of telling stories is one of the most simple and life affirming experiences we can enjoy together.
At Sister Stories we invite you to into a space in which this is possible, no matter how quiet your voice or simple the tale.
“I didn’t know how much I needed Sister Stories until I went. It’s a space each one of us craves, whether we know it or not.”
– Sabeh Bali
As with every story, there are many versions of the tale of how Sister Stories came to be. The simplest version of the story is this.
For many years I have worked as a documentary filmmaker. My job has been to gently support people to open up and tell their stories. The more I listened, the more I witnessed the profound healing that arises through simply being given space to share.
There is a cathartic effect both for the person who has shared their story, but also for the person listening, who has played the precious role of witness. The more we hear others being open and candid, the more compassion we have for ourselves and for others. You never know what is going on beneath the surface.
I became curious about how this same space could be offered up to forge community and connection. In a world where screens mediate so much of our conversations, I wanted to bring people together in the flesh. To sit in one another’s presence and feel the depth of connection that can only occur when we sit shoulder to shoulder with another being.