Misfit Table: Recipes for Resilience
Event description
WATCH SNIPPET MISFIT TABLE 2017
Our inaugural Misfit Table Gathering on November 15, 2017, in Franklin, TN, was a night to remember.
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MISFIT TABLE BACKSTORY
In Angie & Greg's backyard, a remarkable group of individuals gathered around a fire, sharing Angie’s home-cooked chili and absorbing the wisdom of Rebekah Lyons, Kristi McLelland, and myself (Hi, I'm Tiffini Kilgore.)
The air was a chilling 30 degrees, but the warmth of community and the scent of open fire got in us.
That night, something magical happened, we were eyewitnesses to the power of holding space for the unplanned and unexpected.
When I awoke the next day, I still smelled of smoke and fire, a tangible reminder of the mystery of connection and warmth we shared.
Since that birthing night, over six years ago, my journey has been one of navigating something like creative tension.
I felt despite the fractures in our world, life reveals its insistence on our wholeness, intertwining our bodies, nature, and the lives we build.
Ever since, I’ve felt our ultimate calling is to make this unity tangible and real, beginning within ourselves.
In hindsight, I saw this is this was the work God and I were doing all along.
Mostly in the invisible: untangling my womanhood.
Deep inner healing, unraveling knots of lies, conditioning, and trauma my body carried.
My exploration of untangling my womanhood and its impact on my narrative, a topic I began to uncover in my memoir, Misfit Table (my memoir), but only began to scratch the surface.
In 2019, while sitting at the end of my driveway, I sensed God whispering, "Help is on the way." At the time, I had no idea what form this help would take or what it meant, but I embraced God's words as a beacon of hope. Indeed, help arrived, manifesting through people—remarkably, some of them were trauma counselors.
In May 2019, at another gathering of the Misfit Table, I found the support I needed.
These women have been by my side for the past five years, offering unwavering withness.
Looking ahead, my heart is set on creating what I desperately needed but lacked: a community of safe people and safe spaces.
Initially for myself, but ultimately for others as well.
Your support for this gathering is paving the way for Amy and Megan to come to my home in Kansas City.
I'm overwhelmed with joy at God's faithfulness—it's a miracle that I now get to share them with you!
Despite the years of grieving personal endings, I've held onto a belief in something-more, a calling towards life itself.
As 2024 began, I felt a pull towards reigniting Misfit Table, a nudge that wouldn't let go, signaling a beginning.
A beginning of what I don’t know.
However, I now know we serve human wholeness — the life of the mind, the truth of the body, the wild mystery of the human spirit, and our need for each other.
Misfit Table isn't just an event; it's a pioneering journey into finding your footing with life-giving practices as we navigate a world filled with pain and laden with promise.
It's about moving beyond passive consumption to active participation, being a part of a growing badass sisterhood, and discovering our truest selves.
It's time to courage up!
What You Can Expect:
- A Curated Experience: Tailored for women seeking a fresh start, deep community, and understanding, led by Megan and Amy of GAP RELIEF.
They are not merely speakers but trauma-informed counselors/trainers, who will share their stories and guide you through a transformative journey. - Practical Resources: "Boots on the Ground" encapsulates our approach—providing you with tangible tools and practices for resilience, bridging the gap between knowledge and lived experience.
- An Experiential Learning Environment: This is a safe space where change is not just discussed but felt and navigated through, offering you the tools to live life resiliently.
- Community: The birth of a badass community in Kansas City, a space to grow together.
- Care Kits and Backpacks: Practical aids for your journey towards resilience.
- Rebellion of the Midwives. Tiffini will share an "amouse bouche" from the book of Exodus, focusing on women's narratives and offering a fresh perspective on a way of seeing the world.
Content:
- Engaging a strategic plan for pain
- Practicing resilience- building resources
- Reconnecting to the fragmented parts of ourselves
- Experiencing authentic community
- Re-entering your body
- Practicing tools to stay present when life gets crazy
- Considering the how of resilience
- Taking steps towards freedom
- Healing laughter
- Stepping into a new community that will continue to journey together
General Norms and Practices:
- Opportunities for engagement through Questions and Response sessions.
- Emphasis on self-regulation, with encouragement for personal rest and participation at your own pace.
- Inclusive design accommodating energy/focus limitations or disabilities.
- Communal breaks and rest periods throughout the event.
Details:
Date: April 13, 2024
Time: 9 am - 7 pm
Venue: East Kansas City Area. .
Hotel Recommendations: Courtyard Kansas CIty East/Blue Springs or Hilton Garden Inn Independence or Staybridge Suites Kansas City/Independence
Dress Code: Comfort first—leggings, sweats, jeans, whatever suits you.
Investment in YOU: $200 reflecting the unique value of this intimate setting.
Broad Overview
- Upon payment, attendees will receive a detailed schedule.
- For now, here is a broad overview to give you a sense of the journey we'll embark on together.
- A morning and an afternoon session with Amy & Megan.
- Between sessions you will be served a cozy seasonally curated family style lunch prepared by Parker & Grace.
(two of my favorite humans) - Tiffini will conclude the day by sharing my insights from the book of Exodus, focusing on women's narratives and offering a fresh perspective on seeing the world.
- Time for asking questions etc.