This virtual journal writing circle is a communal space for LGBTQ+ people to explore how to identify and process grief in their lives through discussion and guided journaling techniques*.

About your facilitator:

Tae (she/her), is a dynamic and innovative Health and Well-being Practitioner with a personal focus on health. She practices holistic approaches that prioritize individual and community wellness through creativity, introspection and curating soft, brave spaces for transformation. Her interdisciplinary approach, informed by best practices and real-life community needs, ensures that her interventions are both effective and culturally resonant. Her journey is a testament to the power of blending art, advocacy, and interdisciplinary knowledge to foster a more just and compassionate world.

About this circle:

• Prioritizes LGBTQ+ Jamaicans

• Limited spots for LGBTQ+ folks across the Caribbean and its diasporas.

• What to bring:

  • A book or paper

  • Writing tools

  • A blanket, stim toys, crystals, or other comfort items.

  • Water bottle or have water accessible.

• Ideal for LGBTQ+ people who:

  • are facing any kind of grief.

  • want to try journaling and are uncertain about how to start.

  • have difficulty with maintaining a journal practice.

  • want tools to strengthen their emotional capacity.

*Participants are not required to share details of their journal entries.