Meet Katie: Guardian of (her kitty) Loki. Auntie and Sister. Emerging adventurer. Maker of treasure hunts and collector of earrings, socks and foxes. She’s also Head of Commissioning for Older People and Carers at Cornwall Council.
What was going on in your life when you first came to Sowena?
My first Sowena encounter was at the very beginning, at a time when I was going through what I can only describe as existential change. It was Christmas time. We made jolly wreaths and ate mince pies together and I had an unforgettable swim in the (ice) pool!
How has being part of the Sowena community affected you, if at all?
Sowena has given me a wonderful opportunity to meet such interesting and inspiring people. A safe space to laugh and cry, to be creative and in nature, to understand your body and mind…and to share tea and cake in the warm glow of the fire. Whenever I am struggling, I know there will be soon be something to join in with and look forward to. It’s a place where there is always kindness and laughter and compassion, twinkly fairy lights, yoga, and journaling, where I can better understand the person I want to become. Somewhere I have enthusiastically shared with my friends and family.
I’m so grateful to Betty for what she has created and for everything I’ve learned as part of this wonderful community.
