Felicia’s Experience (Participant) [she/her]
I attended the WOTs program during a turbulent time of my life. When I first started the sessions, I found it hard to be present. My headspace was filled with anxiety and anger. However, as the program progressed, I found myself being able to reflect on the class discussions and relate them to life.
What does it mean to care and to be cared for? Is it a bad thing that I'm always changing? What does it mean to play? Who is Felicia? Like a zombie going through life, I never sat down and thought about questions like these before. Even though each session was only a couple of hours a week, I pondered over our discussions and journal questions as I went about my daily life. With each social interaction and time with myself, I found different aspects of myself with different people. I learned more about who I am, what my believes are and what they mean to me. Also, what that means for my relationships with others.
It's rare to find such an open and safe space. Going for the program felt like stepping into an oasis for a while, albeit a highly strenuous one because of the activities (Plastic and watching were intense!). The facilitators and participants, whom I consider to be my friends, were great. I love that everyone could share their experience after each activity and grow together. I also like the idea that anything could happen, but nothing had to 😉. That helped me let go and be more present.
Facilitators, thank you all for the energy you brought to the table and for facilitating the sessions with so much care. Friends, thank you all for being such a fun bunch and sharing your thoughts. It was great learning together. You guys are precious to me, I hope we all meet again.
To you reading this, I sincerely hope that you get to experience this program. I think we all ought to break out of the monotony of life in this society, to think about who we are as individuals and in relation to others. It's something I am bringing along for life, and I think you would too.
