Our Stories

"Don't forget these folks who made a path for me."
      - Nikky Finney, Lexington poet speaking of paying tribute to all the nameless ones who paved the way for her success from slaves to African American inventors to civil rights workers.
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     "The Woman Within community has welcomed me in. They have shown me that it is OK to be exactly who I am at any given moment, from joyous to down and everything in between. They have loved me through tough times and enthusiastically joined me in creating my better life. There is an amazing power in simply speaking my truth and being heard. This community offers that and more to all that are willing to lean in and take hold. They have 'made a path' for me."     
- Carol

     "Through the generosity of the Woman Within scholarship program, I was able to attend the Woman Within weekend training in Mukwonago, WI in November 2012.  I attended my weekend at a time in my life where I was truly lost. The weekend experience helped me get unstuck and focus on what really matters.
​     My weekend was a transformational experience. I came back as a different person recommitted to making some positive changes in my life. Reflecting back almost a year later, I believe the weekend was a turning point and my life is much more meaningful. I'd like to thank all the donors who make it possible for women like myself to have an opportunity to attend such a wonderful training."
- Ayesha

     "All of my life I never felt safe among a group of women—until I took E-Circle Training. Before then, I felt if I left the room they would talk about me behind my back. Since I was bullied on the playground, I also had trust issues with my own gender.
     I have now been in an E-Circle for four years. I know I am totally accepted in my circle for who I am. The confidence I gain from this experience I then take out into the world. I am able to connect better and deeper with women- and have built lasting friendships both within and outside of the Community."
- Liz

     "The Weekend was an unforgettable experience and one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself."  
- Betty

     "I woke up and realized I didn't have to hide from or be ashamed of my own feelings. Living in wow-joy ever since! Thank you sisters of W2W Kentuckiana!"
- Patty

     "The most powerful aspect of the E-Circle Intensive Training for me was my experience of being fully seen and accepted for who I am—a brilliant and beautiful woman who has a circle of sisters who love her."
- Mary

     "I received a scholarship for both the E-Circle and the Woman Within Weekend. Without the scholarships I would not have been able to learn life changing lessons.
    The E-Circle training helped me be able to trust other women and know that whatever I talked about I would not be judged and I could be vulnerable.
     The Woman Within Weekend helped me be able to show emotions in a safe place. I had been a very critical, controlling and judgmental person. I left the weekend knowing that keeping myself busy prevented me from feeling.
-Iva