The healing that can grow out of the simple act of telling our stories is often quite remarkable.

Does that mean you're prepared to deal with whatever turns up? People aren't sometimes. When they learn the real truth, they're all of a sudden content to live with a lie.

The healing that can grow out of the simple act of telling our stories is often quite remarkable. Even more remarkably, this healing is not just our own healing, it is the healing of all women. That's why, as we tell our stories to ourselves, it is also important to share them with others. This sharing brings a sense of kinship, of sisterhood. We understand that we are not alone in our efforts to become conscious, whole, healthy persons.

The healing that can grow out of the simple act of telling our stories is often quite remarkable.

We are the only ones who can tell our stories because we are the only ones who have lived them.

The worst thing about talk ... is that there's no way to lay it to rest. Every fresh breeze brings a new speculation.

Sharing our stories can also be a means of healing. Grief and loss may isolate us, and anger may alienate us. Shared with others, these emotions can be powerfully uniting, as we see that we are not alone, and realize that others weep with us.