Riding Fences: A Virtual Book Reading Event

Gestaltist, somatic practitioner, author and equine wisdom weaver, Christin Staszesky is LIVE for a 75 minute experiential book reading. Riding Fences: poems from the crossed county of my body, is a memoir written in poems that tells the story of childhood trauma and the winding journey of recovery.

The first step toward healing from sexual abuse, and all abuse, is to admit that it happened. What comes next is a rough, jagged road…one that is impossible to walk alone. This is not an easy topic. However in order to bring awareness and healing, it needs to be brought into the light and out from the darkness of secrecy.

Christin will offer a brief introduction, then do a 15 minute reading of a handful of selected works from her book, Riding Fences. There will be time for Q & A after the reading. She will invite us into a brief (optional) writing practice, and since she will be joining from the barn, you will also get to meet some horses!

This is for all who are curious about the healing power of horses, how to use the written word for healing and expression and those who are survivors themselves, or know of someone who is. Come if you want to be inspired, hear a recovery story, are a poet or not, love writing and wish you could or are a writer already, to learn that you are not alone or just to meet some horses. All are welcome.

QUOTES TO USE:

“ This poetic memoir is a beautiful and brilliant example exemplifying the dedication and tenacious spirit needed to embody the trauma healing journey.” - Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, author of Trauma-Sensitive Movement: 90 Somatic Techniques to Support Nervous System Regulation and Embodied Transformation in Therapy

“… gorgeous, haunting, raw and brilliantly written.” - Kristi Miller, LMFT, author of Establishing Boundaries with Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Negotiating Limits and Improving Parent-Child Interactions

“ Exquisitely crafted and profoundly revelatory.” - Pam Stockton, MA, somatic experiencing practitioner

About Christin Marie Staszesky

Christin Marie Staszesky is a Gestaltist, somatic practitioner, yogi, poet, memoirist, oneironaut (one who studies the interpretations of dreams), lifetime horse listener and equine wisdom weaver. In this lifetime, she lives as The Light Rider, her personal archetypal myth. Visit her website at www.thelightrider.com.

Disclaimer

By registering and attending this event, you acknowledge that the workshop will be recorded for distribution to the registrant's post- event. If you have an objection to being recorded, please know you have no obligation to speak or turn on your camera. You can also change your display name and picture on Zoom to ensure privacy.

This experience is for educational purposes, if you are struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to your coach, therapist or other support system. If you are undecided on whether or not to stay on the planet, please call the Suicide and Crisis hotline at 988, anytime day or night. The National Sexual Assault Hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

If you are interested in working with me privately, you can email me at christin@thelightrider.com and we can begin there. Asking for support can often be the biggest hurdle to healing. And you are so worth it.