The Circle Recap: Stories & a Few New Friends
here is your July edition
Hi friends,
It’s that time again. I love dropping into your inbox each month—not just to share what’s been happening in Circle of Chairs, but to celebrate people who are doing beautiful, redemptive work in the world.
If you’re in recovery, navigating trauma, or just trying to make it through the day, I hope something in this little circle reminds you: You’re not alone. Let’s dive into what’s been stirring lately.
Recent Reflections
To the God of the dark and the light
Did you know that some flowers only bloom at night? The moonflower, night phlox, evening primrose. In the darkness, their beauty awakens.
"How do I help my loved one struggling with addiction?"
Listen in now to the first Circle of Chairs Conversations.
To suffer with means this
She pulled out the seat next to mine from the long, gray table and sat down.
✨ More Reads That Inspire
- – “Love Letter No. 1”
A heartfelt reflection and invitation to tender, honest storytelling.
- – “Remember and Rest”
A poetic piece about childlike faith, stillness, and reclaiming wonder.
- – “How To Keep Dreaming”
A powerful testament to hope in the face of hardship, as her husband lives with stage‑four cancer.
- – “Relapses Into Wonder”
A graceful reminder that prayer and wonder can be our refuge—even when we stumble.
💬 Before You Go
Thanks for being here, friend. This space isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. My hope is that something here reminded you that healing is possible, even on the hardest days.
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With you in it,
Caroline
ps. If you haven’t read You Are Not Your Trauma yet, now’s the time. It’s more than a book, it’s a roadmap for healing. → Grab your copy here.