El Salvador Reflections: Circles, Surf, and Sisterhood

This piece reflects on a recent trip to El Salvador, where a simple reunion with the ocean turned into a powerful experience of community, healing, and collaboration. During volunteer work, Ari met Ceci — a therapist, surfer, and kindred spirit — and the two began dreaming up a women’s circle rooted in accessibility, cultural wisdom, and the grounding power of the sea. Months later, that shared vision came to life in Playa El Zonte, where women across generations gathered to reflect on mental health, dismantle stigma, and connect through art, storytelling, and supportive conversation.