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Facilitator Janet Ottersberg Leads By Example
In addition to her work as a facilitator for AFC, Janet also had a personal connection to cancer. When she was 18 years old, Janet’s much older brother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His ...
Expanding Your Community
“Here’s the deal: when you change your life, some people aren’t meant to stick around. When you think about it, it makes sense. If we are the sum of our five closest friends and you’re str...
I Needed To Go Away To Come Home To Myself
I didn’t have the words to explain how stuck I felt and why I needed a fresh landscape to jolt me out of the prison of my illness and back into a state of expansion and possibility.
A Fresh Chapter Returns To India February 23 – March 9, 2019. Apply Now.
“I discovered India by accident. I had no childhood dreams of the Taj Mahal. No vivid mental images of exploring the textures and colors of exotic markets. And, absolutely no desire to be swept ...
Tanessa Learns The Power of Stories Through Advocacy
Part of me wanted to stay home, just to be safe. The other part wanted to fulfill my commitment as an advocate. I wanted to show my children that I pursued my interests, even in hard times, and people...
Seven Years, Seven Lessons Since South Africa
I used to believe in overnight success stories. People who had a dream and just “made it happen.” Now, I know better.