Life Story Circle at The Well
Shared real-life stories. Fully witnessed. True connection. Magic.
Not everyone gets to tell their story. You do.
We have all lived through so many things and been forever shaped and changed by the events in our lives. And yet, there are very few places where we get to tell and hear these stories.
The Life Story Circle is a place where you get to tell your life story without interruptions, judgment, or fixing—and experience the ripple effects of being fully heard. It is also a place where you experience the profound impact of witnessing another person. Together, these experiences open the door to genuine connection.
No curated or polished storylines. Life Story Circles are refreshingly real.
What Often Surprises Participants
A space of deep respect for diverse lived experiences
The ability to identify with people very different from themselves
Feeling less separate and more connected
That telling their story matters—to them and to others
If Sharing Your Life Story Feels Difficult—You’re Not Alone
If sharing your life story seems intimidating or challenging, we get it. If you desire to share your life story but don’t know how, don’t understand why it feels hard, or don’t think you can—we invite you to reach out.
Send an email to: deedee@thewellmentalandspiritualcare.org.
Your story deserves to be told and heard. You just may need some support to help that happen.
Inside the Circle
Start Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 3:30-5:30 PM
Group Size: Each circle is intentionally small: 3–5 participants + facilitator
Duration: 5–7 weekly circle gatherings, depending on the final number of participants
Cost: $210 (If this feels prohibitive, please reach out to us at info@thewellmentalandspiritualcare.org, and we will work to make it affordable)
First Gathering: Facilitator shares her life story to open the circle and invite participants into the experience.
Middle Gatherings: One participant per week shares their life story. The facilitator opens and closes each gathering.
Final Gathering: Facilitated reflection, integration, and celebration of the circle journey.
After enrollment, participants receive a welcome email with practical details.
Storytelling in the Circle
As storyteller:
Share your story however it feels right.
Use notes, bring props, read word-for-word, or come unprepared and simply speak from the heart.
Jump around, start in the middle, skip what feels tender, and linger where it matters.
As listener:
Listen fully without the need to reply.
No fixing. No cross-talk.
Witnessing is a gift—what happens in the circle stays in the circle.
About The Facilitator
Dee Dee grew up camping in Yosemite, where evenings around the campfire naturally became story-sharing about each other’s lives—comical, profound, heartbreaking, and life-changing.
This is the spirit she’s bringing to the Life Story Circle.
An experienced facilitator and certified life coach, she creates environments where people feel safe, respected, and heard. Dee Dee is passionate about bringing people together with the sacred intention of sharing, honoring, and witnessing one another’s life stories.
Time and again, it opens the door to a three-fold connection—with Self, Others, and the Divine.
Welcome to the Life Story Circle!
Participation
Ideally, attend all sessions—full participation makes the circle experience.
If you might miss one or two, email deedee@thewellmentalandspiritualcare.org to discuss options.
After enrollment, participants receive a welcome email with practical details.
Please fill out the form below to register for Life Story Circle at The Well.
You will receive confirmation via email shortly following your registration, in addition to an invoice for the cost of the group experience. If you have need of financial assistance, please reach out to us at info@thewellmentalandspiritualcare.org and we’ll be glad to try to help.