In recognition of NICU Awareness Month, native author and NICU mom Karla Filibeck invitations moms who’ve skilled the neonatal intensive care unit to return collectively for “Write Beside Her,” a artistic writing workshop on Sunday from 3 to five p.m. at Puti’on Place, positioned in Golden Plaza on Fujita Road.
The workshop affords a welcoming and supportive surroundings for NICU moms to attach and share their tales. Participants could have the chance to put in writing a letter of encouragement to a different NICU mom, experiment with rhyme, and discover different artistic methods to honor their journeys in writing.
Healthcare practitioners are additionally welcome to attend.
For Filibeck, the workshop holds particular that means. Eight years in the past, her firstborn baby required lifesaving medical care within the NICU, a two-month hospitalization that has impressed a lot of her writing.
“I’m excited to offer this workshop and connect with the local NICU community,” stated Filibeck.
The workshop prices $35 per participant and is free for present NICU moms. Light refreshments will probably be supplied.
All proceeds from the workshop will help Guam Memorial Hospital’s Nursery/NICU e book drive, serving to present studying supplies for households and their infants.
Through this particular gathering, Filibeck hopes to convey NICU moms collectively to have fun their tales, construct significant connections, and acknowledge the energy and resilience of NICU households.
All proceeds will probably be used to help the Guam Memorial Hospital’s nursery and NICU e book drive.
For extra details about the workshop, contact Karla Filibeck through electronic mail at karlamfilibeck@gmail.com.