Why write your life story?

Did you lose someone close to you…and regret never asking about his childhood best friend…or her first love?

That leaves an aching gap.

Did you have a terrifying scare—an accident or health crisis–and realize how fragile life really is?

Maybe you want to leave your family a meaningful gift. When you’re gone, an inheritance is nice.

But what matters in your loved ones’ hearts is their heritage. Part of that heritage includes the stories you share.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou

The Writing Life Stories course is not about writing down your chronological history. It is guided storytelling.

No need to start a resume of your life: “I was born in Blah Blah hospital at 8:20 am.” What if you had a caring, award-winning writer who is a trained facilitator lead you? I tell bad jokes here and there, but I will guide you with priming questions and terrific themes that inspire you to write. And you’ll be writing on pivotal experiences, important episodes, times that made a difference in shaping who you are and who you became.

And best of all—-you will write short, fast…easily!

“The course unleashed my pen and opened my mind. Having specific topics to address and a timeline made me focus and reflect. Realizing that relating our experiences can help others is inspiring. Being guided and supported by Barbara was a gift I gave myself. – Maryann

“Your active listening and compassionate attention provided a grounding support allowing us to share some deep stuff. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to participate.” – Sylvia

“The class was wonderful. I’m no longer intimidated by writing because the class broke up whatever inhibitions I had. If I learned nothing else, it was that by writing, you can change the way you look at your story and be kinder to yourself. The beauty of Barbara’s class is it gets you over feeling you have to turn yourself into a professional writer. It takes writing off its pedestal so you can do this.”  - Emily

“It was a wonderful experience with your guidance and direction. I wrote more than ever expected! I was tired when I came but when we were done, I felt energized…The process helped me to release and to focus at the same time.” - Ranyee