Remembering Our First Times - an evening of queer storytelling
An intimate, gentle and supportive event to reconnect with our queer thresholds and how they shaped our lives (men only event)
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Amsterdam
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- 3 uren
Remembering Our First Times - an inimite evening of queer storytelling
As queer men* we have had to cross many thresholds. Thresholds that perhaps took us time to cross. Thresholds that took us courage to navigate. Thresholds that we were perhaps not even ready to face and that oftentimes, having crossed, left little room for us to return from where we came.
Remembering Our First Times is an opportunity to reconnect with these thresholds and how they shaped our lives.
In cultures throughout the world, coming together to tell stories is an integral component of community life. Remembering Our First Times is an invitation to come together and to gather around a ‘queered camp fire’,. Through an intimate evening of queer storytelling we can share our personal stories of our first times, the thresholds we have crossed, and the journeys we have navigated to get us where we are now. The highs and lows and all in between. A connected moment of bonding through intimacy, through vulnerability, through honesty, sharing and listening.
Remembering Our First Times - a gentle space for queer healing.
Previous participant feedback
"It was a pleasure to be part of a new experience like this. Every time I attend a Maguey session I feel transformed."
"A cozy evening of connecting with each other through the shared experiences of our queerness… "
"Participating in Remembering Our First Times was incredibly special and cathartic. It was a chance to share and relive one of my life-changing queer experiences with a close group, in a setting that felt safe and supportive. The warmth and understanding from everyone there left me feeling inspired, humbled, and full of love from such a positive community we built that evening. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space for our queer community to come together to share such intimate stories."
Remembering Our First Times is in initiative by Nigel Pedlingham. Nigel is a guide, ceremony leader and space holder in service to the betterment and wellbeing of others, himself and the world around us. He is the founder of MAGUEY, a practice for healing and growth based in Amsterdam.
Remembering Our First Times takes place approximately every two months. If this date is not convenient but you have interest in attending future events please get in touch with Nigel.
*this event is for queer men, see other listing for the next event that is open to all LGBTQI+ identifying folks (these events alternate).
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Veelgestelde vragen
No not at all. This gathering in a gentle opportunity to share stories that resonate with you. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be willing to step into this vulnerable space. For many this will be the first time they have ever shared stories like this in public.
We limit the group to 8 people max. This keeps the group intimate, and offers enough time and care to each individual that comes.
Thats really your choice. Spend a bit of time feeling into this. Ideas: 'that' realisation; a coming out tale; the first person you told about your queerness; that first job application when you had to tick that box.…now they know! There are many 'first times' in our life, just pick one ....
Perhaps bring an item instead that tells a tale, that has importance in your life. A poem that got you through the day. A photo that takes you back to a first time. These are just ideas.
Each person gets a window of about 15 minutes for engagement with their story. This time does not have to be filled totally with your story. Engagement with the other participants in discussion, enquiry, other sharing will naturally unfold. We allow things to evolve with love and care
Yes, it will be best to have given some thought to what you might like to share/ talk about. Just be curious and remember its not got to be perfect.
For some people yes indeed. Many participants have reported they felt nervous beforehand but these nerves lessened as the evening progressed.
In a comfortable home and ceremony space in Amsterdam. In the warmer months we may try to host these outside under a nice tree!
These events are offered to the LGBT+/queer community. Some events are offered as men only gatherings and others are offered to the whole community. Check dates and options.
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Nigel is a wanderer, a change maker and social justice advocate, a consciousness guide and ceremony leader.