Across cultures and centuries, women have gathered in sacred spaces during their cycles. From Indigenous moon lodges to African and Asian women’s houses, these “Red Tent” traditions offered rest, wisdom, and community. The Mother Thread draws on this rich history to create modern Welcome to Womanhood ceremonies in Connecticut and beyond, reviving an ancient way of honoring our bodies and our cycles.

A Welcome to Womanhood ceremony is a meaningful way to honor a girl’s first steps into adulthood. By celebrating menarche with love, wisdom, and community support, families can replace shame with pride, help young women feel confident in their changing bodies, and create a lasting memory of empowerment and belonging.