I have been unpacking my own bags on the subject and what continues to be revealed to me is all the ways I have been complicit in my own self erasure. I am curious as to how this looks and feels to you.

Conversation Prompt: The Cost of Unpaid Labor As women, many of us have spent years giving our time, energy, care, and emotional support to our families, workplaces, communities, and relationships—often without recognition, compensation, or even acknowledgment. Let's talk about it. - What forms of unpaid labor have you carried throughout your life? - When did you first realize how much of yourself you were giving away? - How has unpaid labor affected your career, finances, health, identity, or dreams? - Were you taught that caring for everyone else was simply "what women do"? - What boundaries have you learned to set—or what boundaries are you still learning to create? - If your unpaid labor had been valued financially, emotionally, and socially, how might your life look different today? - What does reclaiming your time, energy, and worth mean to you now? This is a space for honest reflection, not judgment. Every woman's story is different, but together we can explore the invisible work that has shaped our lives and imagine a future where our labor—both seen and unseen—is valued. What has unpaid labor cost you, and what are you no longer willing to give away for free?

I am so looking forward to meeting new friends, having amazing discussions and creating a community with you. A little bit about me, I am a mother of 8(yes I said 8)haha :) , a survivor of domestic violence/narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma/abuse and deeply down the path of my personal healing, the excavation back to me. Being highly intuitive and empathic my spiritual connection and awareness has brought me strength, comfort, wisdom and inspiration. Being a writer/poet communication has been my creative outlet. I'd love to hear what practices or creative outlets have helped you in healing or maybe creative gifts/talents that you would like to restore and or awaken? I appreciate you Diana