Want to tell a story?
The Art of Beautifying Your Life
Submit your story for our next show in Basel, Switzerland — during Basel Art Summer Camp — on June 18th.
A storytelling show for divorced women and their friends in English in Lausanne
Call for Stories
Theme: The Art of Beautifying Your Life
We’re looking for women to share their stories at the next Ladies’ Night, storytelling show in Basel, Switzerland — during Basel Art Summer Camp, on Thursday, June 18th.
The rules are simple:
- It must fit with the theme
- Be your story — where you’re the main character, not your ex
Deadline: Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Every woman has a story she's never said outloud
Somewhere along the way, she learned that her voice was too much or too-something else.
That she was not worth taking up space in this room, this culture, this relationship, this version of herself that she thought they wanted.
Ladies’ Night: Chapter 4 is about what happens when we stop silencing ourselves.
UNSILENCED STORIES is an evening of true personal stories about the process of finding your own voice – after divorce, after what came before, after something else that changed you forever.
It’s the stories that we haven’t been able to tell before.
Stories about being small. About shrinking to survive. About navigating worlds that weren’t built for us. And about the moment we decided to stop translating ourselves into a language that’s more comfortable for everyone else.
UNSILENCED STORIES are honest and raw. They can make a room full of women laugh and cry the next.
They are not about victims or blame. They are stories where we are the main character, not our ex.
It's your story -- not a story about your ex
We’re looking for stories from:
- Writers and storytellers
- Comedians and performers
- Women who have lived through a divorce
- Anyone eager to share honest, original stories
You don’t have to be divorced to tell a story, but your story needs to work within the theme.
What is Ladies’ Night?
Ladies’ Night is a storytelling show where divorced women take the stage and own their stories. Each story told is true and covers all different stages from life after divorce.
Stories are told by divorced women and our friends 🙂
Apply to Share Your Story
Everyone loves a good story, especially one that's true.
For new voices who have a story to share and might want a little help —
Stories hit differently when they're written by women
Writing Workshop
I needed a little push and structure to get myself to write and share stories on stage. Maybe you could use that too?
In the weeks leading up to the show, I’m hosting a Writing Workshop. This class is designed for those who know they have a story, but might not be sure how to tell it.
Let’s workshop it.
In this class, you’ll get guidance, structure, and encouragement to write your hot mess story. You can bring a draft or just an idea, and together we’ll shape it into a story you’ll feel confident sharing on stage.
Trust me, I’m going to be writing my piece along with you.
Learn more about the writing workshop and register — class starts the week of September 29th!
— Laura
We can't wait to hear your story 💌
About us
Dispatched Divorcée is a global community helping women own their voice and confidently build the life they want after divorce.
Founded in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2024, we bring women together both online and in person — starting in the city where our story began. Through retreats, resources, a shop, and live events, we make post-divorce life less lonely, less shameful, and a whole lot more joyful.
We believe — you’re not broken, you’re in-between.
