{"title": "Tending the Heart: Writing & Healing through Injustice", "start": "2026-11-08T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00Z", "place": "The Feminist Library", "address": "Sojourner Truth Community Centre, 161 Sumner Road, SE15 6JL", "price": "PWYC–£12", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing", "wellness"], "description": "An intimate workshop of writing, reflection and gentle practice for those carrying the weight of injustice, held under the Scorpio New Moon. It is led by Freya Shi, a writer, poet, artist and holistic wellbeing facilitator, and blends guided breathwork, meditation, creative writing, optional sharing and a short sound bath. Materials come from The Feminist Library's collection and the 'Metal of Agency' chapter of Freya's book Unlearning, to Love, on setting boundaries, reclaiming sovereignty and healing from injustice. The session takes place in the library's conference room with a short break, limited to 12 participants, with signed copies available after.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tending-the-heart-writing-healing-through-injustice-39184/", "official_url": "https://feministlibrary.co.uk/2026/10/21/tending-the-heart-writing-healing-through-injustice/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c013bc81f1b9386df77308e18ec41e77b5d19328583b146bc4691148e3debf3c-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-08T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00Z", "place": "The Feminist Library", "address": "Sojourner Truth Community Centre, 161 Sumner Road, SE15 6JL", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Writing to Uncover the Self", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:30:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Standard £16, Pay it Forward £21", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "21.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/2385721/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Writing to Uncover the Self is a series of writing workshops returning to St Margaret's House for three autumn sessions, with this session devoted to the aphorism: articulating deep insights and writing precisely and authentically through collaborative and individual activities. 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