Write Your Story with Courage and Clarity
Do you feel your story needs to be told but don’t know where to start?
At Blue Borage, we believe that every story matters—especially yours. Empowered Storytelling is an 18-week guided journey designed for trauma survivors who want to share their experiences in a powerful, authentic way. Whether your goal is to write a memoir or share your journey with a wider audience in any other manner, this program gives you the tools, guidance, and community to make your voice heard.
This Isn’t Just About Writing—It’s About Empowerment.
We know that telling your story can feel daunting, especially when it’s woven with trauma and complex emotions.
Writing Resolve: A Story of Courage, Healthy Inquiry and Recovery from Sibling Sexual Abuse showed survivor, and first-time author Alice Perle what she didn’t know and also what she needed to learn.
When I first chose to write, I had no idea where it would lead or what it truly involved. A simple writing prompt asking me to include a fact or statistic became a pivotal moment. Searching for that one fact opened my mind, showing me that I wasn’t alone. That moment transformed my book from being just a memoir to becoming a guide for others. Over four years, I researched, wrote, and uncovered every aspect of the kind of abuse I endured. It was through this process that I finally sought therapy. The combination of writing, research, and therapy, supported by a creator mindset, led me to heal, learn, and grow in ways I never anticipated. Writing kept evolving me, and I realised the book had no purpose just sitting in my Mac—it needed to be out in the world. So, I finally placed the last full stop, and sent it for design and proofreading. Choosing to write my story made my recovery deeper, more potent, and, ultimately, became an act of self-love. Writing may not always be easy, but it’s worth it.
We have incorporated lived experience lessons learned and easier paths forward for you to make your journey smoother and get your story released sooner.
That’s one big part of why we’ve created a supportive, expert-guided program that teaches you how to write and empowers you to take control of your narrative and find healing through the process.
With live group coaching, expert advice, and the TED*® (*The Empowerment Dynamic) framework at its core, Empowered Storytelling goes beyond traditional writing programs. We focus on shifting your mindset from one of victimhood to one of empowerment—giving you the skills to tell your story in a way that inspires, educates, and heals both you and your readers.
What you’ll gain from the Program
- Shift from Problem to Possibility: We incorporate the TED*® framework to help you reframe your story. Let us go deeper on that, though:
- Writing doesn’t erase the raw pain, but it provides an outlet for the rage, the grief, and the emotional release. It will trigger you—that’s an inevitable part of this journey. The first drafts will be rough and filled with more words than you’ll ever share in your final manuscript.
- You will relive past hurts, grieve your lost childhood, and uncover new layers of healing that you didn’t know you needed. This path is courageous and confronting, but you are not alone in it.
- What we’ve discovered is that writing allows the harm, the abuse, and the emotional poison to be released from the body.
- Once you’ve written as many drafts as you need, you will no longer feel stuck in the trauma. Instead, by drawing on the self-inquiry you will have learned in our TED*® modules, you’ll be empowered to look back, reflect on your growth, and realise the possibilities your story holds for yourself, your loved ones, and your readers.
- Expert-Led Guidance: Receive support from lived experience survivors, writing coaches, editors, trauma-informed therapists, and certified TED* facilitators. You’ll be supported every step of the way as you craft and share your story.
- A Safe Space to Share: Join an intimate community of like-minded individuals who understand your journey. Together, we create a compassionate environment for sharing, feedback, and encouragement.
- Practical Tools & Resources: From writing prompts to TED*-based empowerment tools, we provide everything you need to turn your story into a work of art—whether for publication or personal healing.
Program Highlights
- 18 weeks of Live Zoom Sessions: We meet weekly for facilitated discussions, feedback, and writing support.
- TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) & 3 Vital Questions: Learn to transform how you view your story and your life by shifting from a victim mindset to that of a creator.
- Expert Guest Sessions: Choose optional guest expert sessions on public speaking, legal advice, and memoir writing from lived experience advocates.
- Writing Feedback & Support: Receive one-on-one coaching and group feedback to shape your story.
- Journaling & Empowerment Workbook: Kickstart your writing journey with our 7-Day Stream-of-Consciousness Journaling Workbook, designed to get your thoughts flowing and your story unfolding.
Is this program for you?
Empowered Storytelling is perfect for you if:
- You’re ready to engage in a community of compassionate, supportive peers who understand your journey.
- You’re ready to tell your story but don’t know where to start.
- You want to shift from feeling stuck in your past to creating a future focused on healing and growth.
- You’ve experienced trauma and are looking for a safe, supported way to explore your experiences through writing.
Investment in Your Story
- Full 18-Week Program: $4025 (includes weekly live sessions, access to the TED* e-course and workbook, writing guidance, and peer support).
- Guest Expert Sessions (Optional): $500 per session (choose up to three expert-led sessions).
- One-to-One Coaching Sessions with TED* Facilitators or Writing Coaches: $350 per session
- Payment Plans: We offer flexible payment plans to make this life-changing program accessible. Individual coaching options can be added now or later, as needed.
How to Get Started
- Take the first baby step action and express your interest here today!
- We will contact you within 24 hours to schedule a Zoom call so that we can introduce ourselves, answer any questions, and assess whether this is the right program—and that might even mean the right timing—for you and for us.
- Spaces are limited to ensure each participant receives personalised support and attention.
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step toward telling your story with courage and clarity. Let’s work together to create a narrative that empowers you and inspires others.