Working With the Stone · Reduced and free places

Ask for a reduced or free place.

I want this work to be within reach of every woman who needs it, whatever her budget looks like this year.

So every circle has a few places at a reduced price, and a few free places too. That is how I give back, and it is one of the parts of this I am most glad to be able to do.

What the four weeks cost.

Please fill in the form below and tell me which one you are asking for.

Full: $250 AUD
Reduced: 25%, 50% or 75% off
Free: A few free places

Debbie Thompson, hands on her heart, smiling

Asking costs you nothing.

I know what it is to look at a number and quietly decide it is not for you. I would rather you asked me than did that.

So this is not an application you have to win, and it is not a form that weighs you up. There is no panel, no scoring, and nothing to prove. I read every one of these myself, and I write back myself.

A woman on a reduced or free place is in the circle on exactly the same footing as everyone else. Same four calls, same WhatsApp circle, same attention from me. The only person who will ever know is me.

What I will not ask you

This is not a means test.

I will never ask you for your income, your bank details, your benefits, anything medical, or a document of any kind.
I will not ask you to prove anything. You know your own situation far better than I do.
Nobody in the circle will know what anyone paid. Not then, not ever.
If the places are gone by the time you write, I will tell you honestly, and I will tell you when the next circle opens.

Your application

Tell me where you are.

Six short questions. There is no wrong way to answer any of them.

I read every one of these myself and reply within a few days.

First name

Which circle suits your week?

Nothing is locked in here. If you are between the two, say so and we’ll work it out together.

Circle One, Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm AESTCircle Two, Wednesday mornings, 9:00am AESTNot sure yet, help me choose

Which rate are you asking for?

The full cost is $250 AUD for the four weeks. Choose the one that would make this possible for you, and if you are not sure, the last option is completely fine.

What would taking part mean for you right now?

Tell me as much or as little as you like. You don’t need to explain your finances, prove anything, or send me a single document. I’m only asking what is going on for you, and what these four weeks might make possible.

Anything else you would like me to know?

Optional. Leave it empty if there is nothing to add.

I can make all four calls of my circle.The dates are 4, 11, 18 and 25 November.

Asking costs nothing, and it stays between you and me.

If you would rather just write to me, that works just as well. I’m at debbie@thethompsons.com.

If you have read this far, something in you is already asking.

You can also go back and read the whole four weeks first, or see the other two ways in.

See the four weeks The three ways in