What’s my why?

I discovered a passion for storytelling after deciding I wanted to be a public speaker, I figured live storytelling was a good place to hone my craft. Like too many others, I experienced childhood sexual abuse, and later in my life shifted my beliefs from denial about its impacts, to embracing a process of healing. I developed an urge to speak about it, a kind of public service announcement. Through storytelling I discovered the salve of being witnessed in speaking our truths in front of an audience and now host spaces where women can share their stories and ideas through their voice.

I believe that all too often in today’s world there isn’t acknowledgment for the road we’ve travelled, the things we’ve achieved or the challenges we’ve endured. It can feel like there’s no place or space for women’s experiences, our learned wisdom - our stories. When I began to explore my personal stories with the intention to share them with others, I discovered a greater depth of meaning for what I’d survived. Understanding. Compassion. Acceptance.

I’ve told stories on many stages including Story Wise Women, The Moth and Generation Women and since none of them were close to my home, I decided to bring storytelling to Bayside, Melbourne and launched Story Nights in April 2023.

My book Speaking From The Scar, where I share my journey of healing, my experiences and the modalities that have supported me to be able to speak from the scar is available on Amazon: Speaking From the Scar. And my next project is a meditation program filled with the meditations that have supported me to heal … stay tuned!

I do hope to meet you at a Story Night soon. I’d love to hear your story because your story matters.

Karen.