Monday Peer Support Groups
We're excited to now offer both a Spanish and an English Peer Support Groups on Mondays.
Meet Your Facilitators
Sam Moreno (Spanish)
Monday 5:30 PST/8:30 EST
Sam was diagnosed with Epilepsy at 11 years old after having 1 seizure in her 6th grade history class. She knew nothing about Epilepsy or seizures, only knowing it changed her life. She spent 20 years of her life living in denial, living a double life and alone. It wasn't until her older brother said, "Maybe figuring out Epilepsy is what you're meant to do," that changed her perspective on her condition. That's when Sam decided to start sharing her story. She wanted to help others with Epilepsy feel like they weren't alone in their journey.
Teresa Richer (English)
Monday 5 PT/8 ET and Tuesday 4:30 PT/7:30 ET
Teresa Ross Richer is a 2025 graduate from Goshen College with a degree in psychology. Diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of sixteen, she identifies with the importance of being resilient and wants to be a part of fostering an empowering and supportive community. Teresa was born in San Anselmo, California, but has since lived in Perú and Ecuador, and continues to be on the move. She also appreciates the gift of long distance running and has completed five marathons. In her free time, Teresa enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, jewelry making, traveling, and thrifting; which kickstarted her recent endeavor of creating a thrifted retail business on Instagram with her older sister.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to have my camera on?
While we would love to see your beautiful face, there is no pressure to have your camera on. We want this to be a safe space for you.
If I share, will it remain private?
Yes! If you decide to share with the group know that it will remain between us. We never record our group discussions and don't share your information.
Do I have to share?
No! While we would love to hear your story and experiences, you are not required to share during the call. Many participants will sit and listen in to the group discussion. Let your facilitator know you prefer to pass and you're all set!
If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at contact@yawecc.org
Perguntas Frecuentes
¿Tengo que tener la cámara encendida?
Aunque nos encantaría ver tu hermosa cara, no hay presión para que tengas la cámara encendida. Queremos que este sea un espacio seguro.
Si comparto, ¿se mantendrá en privado?
Sí! Si decides compartir con el grupo, ten la seguridad de que se mantendrá entre nosotros. Nunca grabamos nuestras conversaciones en grupo ni compartimos tu información.
¿Tengo que compartir?
¡No! Aunque nos encantaría escuchar tu historia y tus experiencias, no estás obligada/o a compartir durante la llamada. Muchos participantes simplemente escuchan la conversación del grupo. Solo avísale a tu facilitador/a que prefieres
pasar.