A gathering and intentional conversation with women about things that matter to us. Join a circle discussion of women as we discuss a wide range of topics that impact women globally.

January’s discussion:

Studies show that by the time most children are toddlers they already associate angry expressions with male faces…Girls and women, on the other hand, are subtly encouraged to put anger and other “negative” emotions aside, as unfeminine. Studies show that girls are frequently discouraged from even recognizing their own anger, from talking about negative feelings , or being demanding in ways that focus on their own needs.

Girls are encouraged to smile more, use their “nice” voices and sublimate how they themselves may feel in deference to the comfort of others. Suppressed, repressed, diverted and ignored anger is now understood as a factor in many “women’s illnesses,” including various forms of disordered eating, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue and pain.