This is hard to put into words, but I will do my best. For most of my life, I have lived as a free spirit, often avoiding the hard things that live inside of me. The lows. Any and all emotion has just been tucked down. I don’t know if this retreat was meant to tap into a he depths of ourselves, but that is what it did. This was a place of vulnerability, around women I had just met. I still don’t think I know everyone’s names, but I know a piece of their story, and they are forever a piece of mine. It showed me that I am not alone, in needing a place, or in seeking human connection. That this world needs more realness, and rawness. It exposed me in a way that I never thought possible. Like everyone, I need to process what this weekend meant and I need to step into the power that everyone saw in me and that I see in everyone else. It shows that we all have power, and grace, and the ability to uplift and dig deep. This weekend changed me as a woman, as a mom, as a future wife, and most importantly…as a human. I didn’t have expectations, and I think if I did…they would have been far exceeded. Thank you both for creating this space for us. I truly do not think you understand the impact it had (and I don’t think we can even understand that yet). Love you both, and I cannot wait for the life ahead of me after this weekend 🖤

Words from a 2022 Retreat Attendee