Life Story Circle at The Well (Raleigh)
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 space where you can share your life story without interruption, judgment, or fixing—and discover the ripple effects of being truly seen and heard. It’s also an opportunity to listen to other people’s stories, learn about the experiences that have shaped their lives, and discover new perspectives. Together, these moments can open the door to genuine connection, new narratives, and personal insights.
No curated or polished storylines. Life Story Circles are refreshingly real.
What Often Surprises Participants
Gaining new insights into themselves through sharing their life story
Developing a deep respect for diverse lived experiences
Identifying with people very different from themselves
Feeling less separate and more connected
Discovering new possibilities for their future
Rediscovering passions tucked away or kept secret
Telling their story matters—to them and to others.
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.
Start in the middle or with where you were born, jump around, skip what feels tender, and linger where it matters.
As listener:
Listen fully without the need to reply.
No fixing. No cross-talk.
Practice supportive listening by keeping the focus on the storyteller during their week to share.
Witnessing is a gift—what happens in the circle stays in the circle.
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, January 17th 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, The Well has a fund for sliding scale support.)
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.
Why Do People Return To Life Story Circle Again And Again?
No two circles are the same. When someone shares their life story, we all hear the same words, but somehow, we notice different things. When people come together in a Life Story Circle, sometimes what needs to be heard is heard. What wants to be told finds its way out. What is waiting to be unlocked begins to open. Unfoldment happens.
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, you want to be there for all the gatherings. The first gathering sets the tone. If you know you can’t make it to the first gathering, please wait for another circle offering to participate. Your participation is an important aspect of the circle experience. If there was ever a time to hire a babysitter, move things around, and clear the calendar, it’s for these designated weeks.
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.