BUSH LEMONS – STORIES OF
RESILIENCE
Dear Bush Lemons family,
I am very proud to announce
that we are initiating a Bush Lemon’s Stories of Resilience Project.
Today, being the day of the 40th Mardi Gras parade, seems an
auspicious day to kick this off.
Over the many years of
bushwalking with Lemons, I have heard women talk about their lives – some have
just been glimpses or snippets – but it has made me realise how powerful and
moving our stories are.
We are seeking real stories of
how you have come through difficult times in life and become stronger – stories
to encourage and inspire other women of all ages. Your story: it could be about
any aspect of your life. It may be a tale of survival. It could deal with a
challenge that you are still going through. What you are learning might inspire
others in their own lives.
The stories will be published
as a book – a real one with paper and a cover – and we are hoping to publish
and launch it before Mardi Gras next year.
Right now you may be thinking ‘My
story is not really that important compared with…” or “ I would like to
share my story - but writing is not my thing”.
So let’s deal with the first
one – your story is important to us. We’d love to hear it. And the second – you
could write your own story, be interviewed, have it recorded as a two-way
conversation with a friend or record your story to be transcribed. We’ll get
you in somehow!
Here are the guidelines for
sending in your story:
·
You must be a member of Bush Lemons
·
Stories must be true
·
You can write in your own name, use a pseudonym or write as
‘anonymous’ (but we do need to have your real details on file)
·
Write in a Word document, 1500 word maximum, Arial 11 font,
double-spaced
·
Stories must not be defamatory ie damage the reputation of
others (ask us if not clear).
It may be that not all
submissions can be included. But don’t be discouraged by that! We will accept
as many stories as possible. We want to support you in telling your
story.
If you’d like to chat about
whether your story would be an inspiring one to tell, if you have any questions
or if you wish to assist with this project in any other way, please contact
Jocelyn at bushscout@bigpond.com.
Please let me know if you wish to include your story (or are even just
considering it) so we can stay in touch with you.
Women are amazing, and Lesbians
even more so.
Thank you.
Jocelyn WilliamsBush Lemons
bushscout@bigpond.com
www.bushlemons.com
0414 572991
