She Writes Bravely, A Women's Writing Circle & Wellness Fair | Season 2

There is a quiet strength in every season of a woman’s life—chapters marked not just by time, but by transformation.

She Writes Bravely is a soul-nourishing writing circle and wellness fair designed for women to reconnect with the deep wisdom they carry—often quietly, often unnoticed—as they move through the many roles life asks of them: mother, partner, caretaker, leader, friend.

So often, we give.
So often, we serve.
So often, we are asked to be silent or small.
But now, perhaps more than ever, the world needs our voices.
It needs our insight.
It needs our stories.
It needs our power.

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This 3-hour gathering is an invitation to pause—to come home to yourself, to reflect on where you’ve been, and to give language to what you’ve learned.

You’ll be gently guided to explore what the word “seasons” means in your life:
Where have you grown?
What have you shed?
What wisdom do you carry now—and who is it meant for?

In this season’s She Writes Bravely, attendees will be guided in writing a personal SOS letter—a message from the heart, a reflection of this moment in time, a call inward or outward.

Here, SOS takes on new meaning:
Speak. Offer. Surrender.
Speak your truth.
Offer your wisdom.
Surrender what no longer needs to be carried.

**Each letter will be placed in a keepsake bottle of your choosing—**something beautiful, something to hold close—and taken home with you as a tangible reminder of your strength, your voice, and the wisdom you carry.

You’ll set an intention.
You’ll write in quiet reflection.
You’ll be surrounded by other women doing the same.

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In addition to writing, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a curated circle of local wellness practitioners offering their services—gentle, nurturing experiences like:
✨ 10-minute facials
✨ Mini Reiki sessions
✨ Herbal tea tastings
✨ And more...

This is a space to ask yourself: What does my mind, body, and spirit truly need in this season of life?

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✨ Light refreshments and nourishing bites from local makers will be provided.
✨ Each guest will receive a raffle ticket for beautiful prize drawings
✨ Please bring your favorite notebook and pen, or a laptop if you prefer. Some writing supplies will also be available.

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All who use she/her pronouns are welcome.

This gathering may feel especially restorative to those who have experienced feeling unseen, unheard, or undervalued.

Here, your story matters.
Your presence is celebrated.

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📍Please Note: This event will be held at a location traditionally used for religious services. We have chosen this space not for any religious affiliation, but because it is a beautiful, peaceful setting—perfect for gathering, reflection, and connection.

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Come as you are. Leave with something sacred.
We can’t wait to write bravely, together.

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💬 What Past Attendees Said:
"What I really really loved about this event was that within the writing context, it also fostered such a brilliant container for connecting with others. It felt easy, not forced. Intuitive and so lovely... This was really special and I needed it today in more ways than one."

"I loved all of it. Amazingly grateful for connection and conversation."

"I loved this opportunity. I'm feeling so grateful... This experience has reinforced that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be."

"I appreciated time to focus on myself. I have had an opportunity to reflect and feel refreshed."

"I loved the small group chat, connecting with women I've never met, and learning how much we had in common."

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ABOUT THE HOST AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR:
Alyssa Berthiaume (known by most as Ally and published under A.Y.) is a mompreneur, author, memoir coach, and writing guide with a superpower for hearing between the lines. She guides badass and brilliant, loving, and soulful people in writing their incredible personal stories of grit, hope, and triumph meant to inspire their audience, transform the masses, and change the 'effin' world.

She is the founder of The Write Place, Right Time, her virtual boutique professional writing services where she serves entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries internationally to bring their books to the world via her book coaching and developmental editing services. Her genre of choice is nonfiction with a specialty in memoirs.

Berthiaume is also the award-winning author of Dear Universe, I Get it Now: Letters on the Art and Journey of Being Brave and Being Me and the award-winning co-author of Do Not Write a Book…Until You Read This One. She has an M.F.A. and B.A. in creative writing and graduate certificates in English Composition and Women’s Studies.

She is a native Vermonter, practicing Ally and advocate, recovering middle child, wannabe superhero, and a mom who’s pretty sure she’s “winging it”. If you can catch her away from the keyboard, she's probably drinking Maple Lattes in a coffee shop, watching The Princess Bride for the thousandth time, spending too many hours in a bookstore adding more books to her must-read list, or having a movie and game night with her husband and son.