Each of you has embarked upon a courageous, creative adventure, to write a story about “if only you knew then what you know now”.

Your story of discovery.

Yes, your story will be deeply personal.

Yes, you may have to ‘go deep’ to excavate it.

And yes, you may feel as if this is a sole endeavor, a process you will undertake on your own.

I am here with words of comfort to share that although on one level you may feel as if it is a sole endeavor you are embarking upon, the excavating and writing of your very personal story, you are not alone.  You are a part of collective, a village, so to speak.

The energy and love of this entire community – your community – is holding your space and cheering you on.

We’ve got your back.

We see you in all your gutsy glory.

We feel you.

So sit  back, relax, tap into your vulnerable, brilliant self and begin your process.

This is not a sole endeavor.

You are not alone.

You are deeply embedded and cherished within the village we are creating together.

© 2017 Diane Marie Ford

• Google: It takes a whole village to raise a child. Igbo and Yoruba (Nigeria) Proverb. Explanation: This Igbo and Yoruba (Nigeria) proverb exists in different forms in many African languages.  The basic meaning is that child upbringing is a communal effort.