Have you ever gotten so pissed off at something/someone but felt it was not your place to say anything? Or do you just want to vent your frustrations about your partner/kids, but feel you'll be judged for what you'll say... Do you hold your feelings in and front a happy façade?  Is your motto, fake it till you make it, but you never 'make it'?

For the past year, I've been playing with the idea of holding a space for people to release their burdens without the fear of judgement.  But I wanted it to be more than that.  And now it will be.

This was born after chatting with a long time friend and they had a hard time expressing their frustrations with their kid, because they thought I would judge them.  They held everything in because they'd been judged in the past for simply being human and needing to express a human feeling.  And let me tell you, they were holding in SO much. But we talked, and talked and talked. And I listened. I didn’t offer an opinion or any advice. I just let them talk and be heard. Afterwards,  I suggested that they treated themselves to some ice cream and a dance party to seal in those happy feelings. If those frustrations came up again, (cause you know, kids) not to dwell on them. Recognize the feelings for what they are, but remember that they do not hold power over your happiness  A few days later, when we chatted, you could hear the cheer in their voice.  

I want to recreate that for more people. Most of us want to be heard, especially when we are hurting or frustrated. We live in a world where we are taught to only express the positive, and that leaves us isolated by the negative thoughts in their head.  I'd like to offer a space where there's a space for the negativity.  

In my monthly Bitchcravt Circles, we meet with a common goal.  To release what has been frustrating/angering/annoying us over the last month (s), verbally, through physical exertion/activity and spiritually. What does Bitchcravt mean? I define it as such: to ‘bitch’, complain or vent in a structured or ritualistic way, as a form of release.

To give you an idea on what these 2 - 2.5 hr circles will look like:

• Once we get settled, everyone will have the opportunity to vent as much as they need (bring a journal if you need to touch on a lot of things)

• I then cleanse space and ourselves

• We snack and socialize

• Monthly Release activity (rage room, paint and sip, yoga, etc.)

• Mediation + Soundbath

• We end the circle by each naming 5 things our lives we are grateful for

• Farewells & Gifts (I make you something in advance each month to aid in you finding + maintaining your peace)

Each circle will be in a place that's close to the activity of the month, if the activity isn't on site (most will be).  Bitchcravt Circles are open to non men and ALL LGBTQ+ fam. My next circle will be Saturday, June 19th at 1 pm.

We will be attending the SOAR Butterfly Experience at South Coast Botanic Gardens in Palos Verdes, Ca.

Cost is $77 total and will include your entry, the circle itself, and snacks. Bring your masks for entry to the SCBG.