A small, safe space to share your story — and be truly heard.
Maybe you've done a lot of work on your healing journey already.
You've read the books. Listened to the teachings. Maybe spent hours — or years — researching, trying to understand what was happening in your relationship and why it felt so wrong. Getting the vocabulary. Making sense of it all.
And that work matters. It really does.
But here's something I've noticed — in my own journey and in walking alongside other women:
There comes a point where our minds have come a long way... and the rest of us hasn't quite caught up yet. Information helps our mind. And our body and nervous system need something different — they need experience.
Specifically, the experience of being safe with others. Of bringing our story into a space and having it received — with care, without judgment, without anyone trying to fix or minimize what we've been through.
It's called having an empathetic witness. Someone — or a small group of someones — who simply receives what you bring. Who doesn't use it against you. Who doesn't try to explain it away. Who just... stays.
For many of us healing from relational trauma, that kind of witness is something we've rarely — if ever — had.
That's what the Connection Circle is built for.
"I knew I could show up just as I am with what I'm dealing with — which made me look forward to showing up." — Brooklyn
So what is the Connection Circle, exactly?
It's a small group — just 4 to 6 women — who gather weekly for 12 weeks on Zoom, guided by me.
It's not a Bible study. It's not a course. It's not a support group where everyone takes turns venting.
It's a safe, guided space where each woman gets to share her story — whatever she's ready to bring — and experience what it feels like to be truly received by others who understand, because they're walking a similar path.
"The reflective listening was super helpful — it was really impactful to hear how my story affected the other women in the group. It helped authenticate my story in a new way and I felt heard and connected within a net of safety." — Jen
What does it actually look like?
We ease in gently.
In our early weeks, we practice noticing and sharing small moments of goodness from our lives. We practice noticing and naming what we're feeling — and choosing how we want to be supported in those feelings. We learn what it feels like to simply be safe with one another before anything heavier is asked of us.
As trust grows, we move into deeper connection. Each woman has dedicated time to share her story — whatever part she's ready to bring. She hears how her story impacts the others. And she gets to experience what it feels like to be seen, heard, believed, and validated.
We close our 12 weeks with intention — each woman sent forward with words of witness, care, and blessing from the others. It's one of the most meaningful things I've ever been part of.
And we hold all of it loosely — open to where God leads, and to the gentle presence of the Holy Spirit as guide and comforter in our midst.
You might be wondering...
...if you're ready for something like this.
You don't have to feel ready. You just need enough steadiness to show up — for your own story, and to be genuinely present for others' too. That's not a high bar. It's just an honest one.
"I wasn't 100% sure what I signed up for. But totally okay with that because I trust Stephanie." — Jen
...what it's like to be in a group like this.
Most of us have been in groups where we didn't feel safe enough to be honest. Where we performed okayness or kept things surface-level. This is different — and it takes a little time to feel that difference. That's why we ease in gently.
"I felt very alone and struggling by myself. I now feel cared for and supported." — Brooklyn
...whether God is really welcome here — especially if faith has felt complicated or unsafe.
He is. And He shows up gently. We practice listening for His voice together — not as something demanding or coercive, but as the guide and comforter He actually is. Many women find that experiencing Him in a safe group setting opens something that had been closed for a long time. There's no pressure around any of this — just openness and room.
...what it costs.
The Connection Circle is a paid experience, priced to reflect the depth and intimacy of the work. Investment details are shared when a new Circle is forming — and scholarships are occasionally available for those who need them.
...what happens if you join the waitlist.
Joining is simply a way of saying I'm curious. You'll hear from me when a new Circle is forming. No commitment, no pressure. Before moving forward, we'll have a conversation — an honest look together at whether this is your best next step.
Here's what women say about their experience:
◆ "I had a lot of uncertainty looking ahead at my future — and while no major circumstances shifted in 12 weeks, I gained clarity and deepened my faith. I built more trust in God, in waiting, and in trusting myself and the process." — Jen
◆"Being more gentle with myself — giving myself the same space and gentleness I gave to others in the community." — Jen
◆ "It was a joy to see subtle and even big changes in some of the group members' situations and personalities in the 12 weeks we met together." — Mitzi
Ready to join the Connection Circle waitlist?
Healing happens in connection. Let's go deeper — together.
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