Themed Circle – Living with Hidden Disabilities or Invisible Illness (full – join the waiting list)

A Themed Circle is a small, intimate gathering of women who come together to explore a specific topic – often something many women quietly carry and rarely have space to openly share.

Each Circle focuses on one meaningful theme. These themes are chosen because they touch real-life experiences women commonly navigate, yet may not always feel safe or supported discussing elsewhere. To ensure depth, safety, and connection, each Circle is limited to just 8 women. This allows every participant the time and space to share at her own pace – without feeling rushed. In this supportive environment, you are invited to speak your truth, be fully seen and heard, and receive compassion and empathy from others.  If you have been longing for a place where your voice matters and your experiences honoured, a Themed Circle may be exactly what you have been looking for. A chance to deepen your self understanding, feel less alone in your experiences, and grow through shared wisdom and authentic sharing.

Not all illness can be seen, and not all healing is loud. Some of the bravest journeys happen quietly, within.

March’s Themed Circle will be a supportive space for those living with invisible or unseen illness – whether physical, neurological, hormonal, emotional, or chronic.

Together, we will explore what it means to move through daily life carrying experiences that others may not fully understand, while still honouring our strength, vulnerability, and wisdom.

Through sharing our hope is:

We create space to be heard without needing to explain or justify

To explore the emotional impact of living with the unseen

We will create a container to allow women to Connect with others who understand the complexity of invisible illness

We will cultivate and encourage compassion for ourselves and our bodies

We will Remember that we are more than any diagnosis

You are welcome exactly as you are – whether newly navigating symptoms or many years into your journey.

There are journeys we walk that the outside world cannot see – there is a place for you.

Who can attend? Any woman over 18 is welcome and prior experience in a women’s circle is not necessary, nor is having completed the Woman Within Weekend.

Who leads it? Themed Circles always have a lead Guide who has much experience working in Circles and more often than not she is supported by one, if not two others Guides.

When and where? These Circles take place online, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 19.00 to 21.00. There is a WhatsApp group you can join if you are interested in being kept informed of what topics will be covered when.

How much does it cost? There is no fee for attendance, however, donations to our Support Fund are welcome. This fund enables women who would otherwise be unable to attend any of the Woman Within offerings

Limited spaces available on each circle and you must register with our Circles Co-Ordinator to be added to the contact list for each Themed Circle you wish to attend