BONUS: Families OUTSIDE Prison Support - Gill Begbie

Next Event by Kairos Outside here in Sydney will be happening in May 2025! Click the link below

https://kairos.org.au/course/sydney-50-outside-for-women/

About the guest: 

Gil Begbie represents Kairos Outside, an integral branch of Kairos Prison Ministry, focusing on supporting women affected by a loved one’s imprisonment. Having been involved with the organization since its inception in 1999, Gil brings decades of experience to her role. Kairos Outside offers hope and connection to women through targeted programs that aim to provide emotional and practical support.

Key Takeaways:

• Support for Families: Kairos Outside offers comprehensive retreats to help women deal with the impact of a loved one's incarceration, providing emotional and practical support.

• Community and Connection: The organization connects women with others in similar situations, breaking the isolation and stigma often felt by family members of prisoners.

• Personal Transformation: Through these programs, many women experience significant emotional relief and transformation by sharing their experiences in a non-judgmental space.

• Program Structure: The retreat follows a carefully structured program aimed at addressing common issues like emotional turmoil and isolation.

• Reach and Recognition: The outreach efforts and success stories of Kairos showcase the pressing need for support among families affected by the prison system.

Notable Quotes:

1. "We do the crime, but friends and family also share the time."

2. "The relief of meeting other women in their situation because they've never been in a situation before where they can talk about it freely."

3. "Women's self-isolation means they're hard to find."

4. "We treat them all the same, no judgment, and we just shower love and unconditional acceptance on them."

5. "For those for whom it connects, it's the majority, they speak of the relief of meeting other women in their situation."

 

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