With Charity E. Yoro

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cae· su· ra (noun): a break or pause in the flow

Join Charity E. Yoro, award-winning poet and mother of two, for a 1.5-hour connective, generative space where parent writers may attend to their whole selves—including (and especially) the unhindered, expressive parts often neglected amid day-to-day caretaking responsibilities.

We will explore the complexities, constraints, and collective triumphs as parent writers through a variety of reading, writing, and light movement practices. Here, one’s unseen labor, deep yearning, hidden rage (and/or whatever else surfaces) is welcomed, held, and honored.

The co-created experience will open with mindful meditation and include space for collaborative art-making, short readings & writing prompts on the theme, followed by group discussion and optional sharing. A range of mediums—including collage, spoken word, and visual art—will be introduced/utilized.

Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite journal and writing utensil, if preferred. Loose paper, printed handouts, and other supplies will be provided. All levels of writers identifying as parents are welcome at this in-person gathering.