As they share stories of creative ways they found to survive, participants gain an understanding of the strength they possessed during such a difficult time. In a related session, the leader tells the story of the Argentinean Mothers of Plaza de Mayo . Eyebrows are raised when the leader explains that these were women of similar background who organized themselves and were successful in their efforts. Expressions of shock and surprise are heard when they realize how valuable their unrecognized work is to the household. Those who thought they did not have any marketable skills realize the opposite is true.
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