“ComingOutWomen” is a support group in the South Sound designed for women who are exploring sexual orientation and identity…who are at ANY point in the coming out process. Coming out is not a single event, but a life long process. Women at the group may be in our 30s, 50s, 70s…whatever age. Alternate names for the group are "Women's Space" or “Wednesday Women” (as on the meeting room door sign—for the sake of anonymity). Together we graw in AWE: Authenticity, Wholeness, Empowerment. A woman who …

… Examples of topics that may come up, for you or others: managing your energy... prioritizing and dealing with feelings of overwhelm... reframing and claiming your introverted preferences as a strength... networking with ease and authenticity... balancing alone time with social/networking/"out there" time. Why only introverts? As introverts, we have different energy levels, challenges and strengths than extroverts. Just as we benefit from being with (small!) groups of people who share our profess …