Leader Testimonial

Being a part of an inclusive community of people that I now consider extended family members, I have really benefited from Circles®. I have learned so much during my time with Circles®, being successful in recovering from brain surgery and having my Circles® community support me during my healing process impacted me in such an inspiring way. I learned that I do belong within my hometown. I have also been working at my goals and recently landed a full-time job.

I have also gained a new Ally. She has given me lots of insight as she has worked with the District for years as a case worker. Circles® has helped me to develop a voice that I have been able to use to defend myself and others on an ongoing basis. Since everything with Covid-19 and not being able to attend our weekly meetings in-person it has been very hard. You see with meeting every week we develop a trusting environment where we can get together and connect on an intimate level. When that got disrupted, I personally went through a type of grieving process. Doing Zoom meetings again it was great to be able to see everyone and talk like we were never apart.

I have grown so much and I have Circles® to thank for a lot of the growth I have done. I want you to know that I now have a voice and I actually feel heard, I am able to speak up for the issues that are important. Circles® has changed my life for the greater good of my growth.