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You’re Invited: Women’s Call Sept. 27

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Once together in the women’s shelter, Erika (right) who will share her story on September’s call, and Elena (left) have become close, supportive friends.

“Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”
Groucho Marx

Last month, Yoli and Erika shared with us stories of hardships and overcoming. We would all say that through their cracks, a beautiful light shined. We have not all gone through the same situations, but THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE IN COMMON, AS WOMEN. We have all been broken, lost, and hopeless at times. And, we have all needed someone to encourage and support us — we are finding out that we are truly BETTER TOGETHER.

Many you of have asked to hear more of Erika’s story and to have more time together. Join us on September 27th for just that! You will laugh, you will cry, and you will be inspired.

Most of all, we will connect through our struggles and our victories. And we will keep creating a global community of like-hearted women who can lift each other up and cheer each other on.

Here are two ways you can get involved:
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Meet Elena

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New friends who met in the Shelter, Elena (left) and Erika (right) visit Elena’s village in the Andes Mountains

Sometimes, the worst prisons aren’t of brick and mortar with a dragon at the gate. They’re the ones in our minds, but the dragons are just as scary. They’re the voices that say you are incapable and unworthy. When you believe them, you are imprisoned already–no chains necessary.

For Elena, the prison is the caste system that said that because she was from a poor mountain village, she was less important. That because she was less literate, she was less bright. And that because she was a woman, she was just plain less.

Elena, you see, is from a small, poor village high up in the Andes outside of Cusco. She is one of 11 children. Her parents are wonderful and loving. They are also poor and illiterate. Elena left the village seeking an education. Instead, she found a man. [Read more…] about Meet Elena