The Life Righting Collective runs courses to encourage self-exploration through life writing, raises funds for course fees and brings people together to share their stories and grow community.
READ THE RESEARCH THAT PROVES OUR PURPOSE

WE TEACH LIFE RIGHTING THROUGH LIFE WRITING

The healing power of writing

The Life Righting Collective is a not for profit membership organisation. We run affordable in-person and online audio courses for anyone who wants to discover personal meaning, self-understanding and self-recovery in writing about their life experiences.

By providing a safe space to share our stories with others from all walks of life, the LRC promotes inclusiveness, cross-cultural learning and mutual understanding . We raise funds to make courses available to those in need of sponsorship and to provide platforms for these life stories to be published.

We’ve always got a good story to tell.
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Thank you

We are extremely grateful for the support of our funders: the Beatrice Jordaan Foundation, the Amani Harmonic Foundation and the Owls Barn Trust.

THE LIFE RIGHTING COLLECTIVE’S ICONIC ANTHOLOGY
IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

This Is How It Is is a powerful collection of real South African stories - many having their beginnings in Life Righting Collective courses - stories of loss, love, resilience and renewal.

Each piece reveals the courage it takes to turn lived experience into healing. In a world that feels increasingly divided, This Is How It Is brings us back to what unites us — the need to be heard, seen and understood.

This anthology reminds us that storytelling is the human art of creating connection through sharing our stories.

When you purchase the anthology, you’re helping others find their voice through the LRC’s sponsored creative writing courses, which offer safe spaces for people to write about their lives.

Read it for yourself. Gift it to someone else. Every anthology sold helps support the sharing of new stories.

Get Your Copy
This is how it is Ebook at R199

Marilyn Pigott, long-time friend and donor to the Life Righting Collective, has created an extraordinary multi-media memoir work of art called My Listening Heart.

Her memoir comprises a series of images and words, both written and narrated by Marilyn, as well as mesmerising piano pieces.

Marilyn is offering her memoir to the public free-of-charge; however, she is also requesting that as a gesture of reciprocity, it would be wonderful if people who have enjoyed reading and listening to her work,  would please make a donation to the LRC here.

Course Reviews

“I’d like to thank Life Righting and Linda for facilitating a space for creativity to just do its thing.”
SS
“The meditation at the start of the workshop, get you into the right headspace for creativity.”
SS
“The style of writing explored in the course helped me write for myself in a way that’s both healing and freeing.”
SS
“Hearing the poems from the facilitator, as well as listening to the writings of rest of the group.”
NM
“It was very therapeutic. Sharing my inner feelings with a group and not being judged.”
NM
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News, Views & Events

Writing Retreat Raffle - Uitkyk Winner
This impeccable, cosy, winter retreat is generously offered by LRC member Judy Bekker. Take inspiring walks on Fish Hoek Beach just 60m away, or dreamily take in the view at […]
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RESEARCH THAT PROVES OUR HEALING PURPOSE
Throughout recorded history, people in diverse cultures have embraced the idea that creative expression - including visual art, stories, dance and music - contributes to healing. In recent times, the […]
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Our Annual General Party (yes we know an AGM is a formal event, and we also like to take every opportunity to celebrate the fact that the LRC has turned […]
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