story-healing | moral courage | sustainable service
/the space between/
collective care circles for human beings in transition
in the forest, when a tree is uprooted or injured, it doesn’t heal alone.
The surrounding ecosystem responds—mycelial networks, nearby roots, and interwoven canopies offer nourishment, stability, and quiet support. Slowly, in the shadow of rupture, the tree begins to heal—rooting itself again in a new way. Scarred, yes. But still alive. Still becoming.
Much of this healing happens in liminal space—between wounding and repair, between collapse and care, between uprooting and new growth.
It’s the same space so many find themselves in now.
In the wake of the dismantling of federal agencies and USAID by the current regime, the ripple effects have been felt across the country and around the world—disrupting lives, undermining decades of work, and shaking the foundation of what it means to serve the public good. For those who built careers on mission, justice, and care, this moment has left many asking:
Who am I now?
How do I hold and honor my grief?
What does service look like moving forward?
How do I find my footing in the aftermath of it all?
/the space between/ is a place to land.
Not to fix yourself.
Not to hustle toward a plan.
But to pause.
To process what you’ve been through—
so you can eventually move forward rooted in clarity, not fear.
This circle offers a grounding path for those who feel:
Uprooted
Disillusioned
Exhausted
Grief for the systems they once served
Uncertain about how to move forward without abandoning their values and themselves in the process
You’re a current or former federal employee, public servant, humanitarian, frontline responder, social justice advocate, attorney, social worker, or non-profit professional
You’re feeling angry, fearful, betrayed, disoriented, or heartbroken by what’s happening around you and in the world
You’ve left—or are considering leaving—your role and feel unsure of what’s next
You’re carrying grief, frustration, or moral injury, institutional betrayal, and need space to unpack it all
You’re ready to work thorough your grief and root into your values to eventually move forward with clarity, courage, and care—alongside others who understand
this is for you if:
week 1: the convening | GATHER
creating brave space for our work together. Introductions, setting intentions, establishing community agreements, and planting the seeds for collective transformation.
week 2: the naming | RUPTURE
acknowledging what's ending, what's been lost, what's brought you to this threshold. Creating space for the grief that comes with letting go.
week 3: the unlearning | REMEMBER
examining the stories, identities, and beliefs shaped by systems of power, politics, and paradox. Acknowledging the cost of service and grieving what’s been lost to make space for what’s next.
week 4: the grounding | ROOT
untangling identity and self-worth from roles, titles, outcomes, and productivity—and re-rooting into our personal values and truth with compassion.
week 5: the restoring | RECLAIM
exploring the anchors and collective care that nourish us—restoring connection, safety, and the conditions for stability and joy.
week 6: the becoming | RISE
living into our moral root system—ethics, values, and boundaries—and creating pathways to show up with courage, clarity, and care moving forward.
weekly themes
🌿 6 live weekly collective care circles (2 hours via Zoom)
🌿 /the space between/ workbook + journal to support your journey
🌿 gentle, trauma-informed storytelling and somatic practices + rituals
🌿 a small, closed group (4–8 max) for depth, trust, and safety
🌿 a signed copy of my award-winning book, Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self
🌿 a 1-year subscription to /rōot/ by dimple dhabalia
🌿 optional add-on services to support deeper inquiry and healing
what’s included
after 6 weeks of reflection, connection, and collective care, you’ll leave with a:
greater capacity to navigate through liminal spaces
deeper understanding of how your experiences have shaped your story
reclaimed connection to your voice, your values, and your truth
new relationship to rest, purpose, and boundaries
vision for how to serve from a place of wholeness—not self-sacrifice
resources and grounding practices to support nervous system regulation and resilience
sense of community and solidarity with others navigating similar transition
investment:
standard - $850
inaugural rate - $525 (ends July 8)
includes 6 live sessions, workbook + journal, a small group experience, access to trauma-informed practices, and a few other surprises.
in an effort to make these cohorts as accessible as possible to the largest number of people, I'm offering different payment plans.
in addition, every cohort has 2 mutual aid seats available at a rate of $300.
are ready to join us?
our first circle launches july 15
what people are saying about working with dimple
Charles Slocumb | Acacia Center for Justice
Dimple created a supportive, brave space for our staff to manage their emotions effectively. The feedback from our team was overwhelmingly positive; they found her insights incredibly useful and her presentation both engaging and relatable. It was refreshing to have someone who not only understood our professional landscape but also recognized the impact it has on mental health.
Nina Sachdev | US Citizenship and Immigration Services