Fierce, feisty, and fine
This is me, a Crone that doesn't give a shit about what other people think of me. I know exactly who and what I am, and I no longer feel the need to apologise for being true to myself. Age does that to a woman.
It's been a challenging trip to this awesome stage of life, and looking back I discovered that I'm fierce because I've had to be. I cant count the times that I rose to meet an obstacle, often with sweaty hands, a thumping heart, and undies nearly pooped from fear. You're damn right I'm fierce.
I'm feisty too, because I've had to be. I'm not going to let some asshole get the best of me, so I fight back with humour and charm, ensuring that I don't lose too much power in the process. You bet I'm feisty.
And I'm just fine about it all. There's no "reverse" in life so I've learned to accept what is, live in the present, and move along with my head up and my heart open.
That's what fierce, feisty, fine Crones do.
Welcome to The Crone Network.
Just the beginning of something wonderful...
Building a Crone Community
Storytelling
Read inspiring stories written by Crones about their own experiences. Authentic, courageous stories to inspire and uplift our spirit as we trip through Cronehood.
Imagination
Creativity is the mind at play, so have some fun with our creative prompts! Stretch your imagination and warm your soul using paper, trash, paint, fabric, words, and more.
Gatherings
Face to face meetups to keep us connected. If you're interested in building a Crone Cluster in your region, just send us an email at [email protected] and use the subject "gatherings" for more information.
Crones are talking behind our back...
Uplifting comments from our members.
I love the creative prompts! They keep me focused on my work instead of my worries and I always feel better about myself when I'm flexing my imagination.
If you want to find the right lipstick shade or night cream, you're in the wrong place. At The Crone Network, I don't need to fit into a box and I don't need a label. I can just be me.
I've been looking for a space that wasn't about which goddess to worship or what I should wear after age 50. Fuck that shit. I want to talk about about what happened when I stood up to a bully!
Storytelling...
In the words of sister Crones
FAQs...
Just in case you want to know.
What is a Crone?
Generally speaking, a Crone is a woman past her child-bearing years.
There are several theories about Crones, hags, and so-called "witches" but one thing's for sure, in most ancient cultures, these older women were highly respected for their experience, wisdom, and foresight.
At some point, powerful dudes wanted to steal the influence of these women by creating fear among the villagers who chased the Crones into the woods, telling tales of the wicked women eating little children.
Here in the 21st century, however, Crones are among the most influential groups in the world. In fact, combing the population of women over 50 the UK, US, and Canada alone, there are 87 million us!
The Crone Network was created to bring older women together in a Crone Community. So whether you're a hag, a Crone, a witch, an introvert, and extrovert, and all the verts inbetween. You are welcome here.
What is The Crone Network?
The Crone Network is a self-funded volunteer organisation working to create a community of older women to share personal stories and useful information. Our Phase Two additions will include registering as a charity which enables us to secure funding grants to cover the organisation's expenses and growth. This isn't a money-making scheme, it's a bridge to building a community.
Our future plans include a marketplace to sell handmade Crone goods, a publishing company, free workshop videos, creative prompts, and a library of helpful resources specifically curated for older women.
We build the community with volunteers who want to organise local and regional gatherings called Crone Clusters, and interest-specific "share groups". A Share Group might be for adventure seekers, or maybe a writing group or a group learning a new language. We create what we dream.
There are opportunities for face to face meet-ups and gatherings, both in-person and online. Join our private Facebook group for regular updates on events and more. Connections are a key component of making this community thrive.
We are growing and we need volunteers. The Crone Network offers "time donations" in 2 hour and 4 hour blocks to reduce any stress around volunteering and to ensure you enjoy the time you're donating. There's also space for a couple ladies to join the steering committee which helps develop and grow the organisation.
The Crone Network is a dream trying to come true, but it's not about a single Crone, it's about all of us working together to build something wonderful for ourselves and to help others.
The sky truly is the limit.
A quick note to say...
The Crone Network is for older women but all are welcome to share in our authenticity. We have a lot to offer. But that also means ignorance and abuse won't be tolerated. We might be old, but we'll put you in your place real quick if there's a problem.
Who can join The Crone Network?
This is a women's community but all are welcome regardless of age. A Crone doesn't turn her back on someone who is looking for answers in her words. This space is for introvert and extrovert, left leaning and right leaning, and those who don't lean at all. Truth and respect are pillars of our community so we will not tolerate assholes.
If you're an asshole, please leave now.
What topics does The Crone Network cover?
Topics at The Crone Network range from how to deal with a shitty neighbour to peeing our pants when we sneeze. How many sandwiches can you carry under your boobs?
All topics are open for discussion, as long as they're legal and not abusive.
How can I become a member of The Crone Network?
To join our private Facebook group, please visit The Crone Network and request membership.
We will announce website membership to special content as we grow the network.
Be a part of The Crone Network
Our supportive community is specifically designed for older women to connect, inspire, learn, and create. Discover valuable resources, treasured friendships, and real-time gatherings by signing up today.