“When the group started, it was the first time that I actually wrote down my full story and told anyone else. I had so isolated myself from my family and friends that the fear of others really knowing what had happened to me caused me to panic.  It was terrifying. 

The ladies in my group, however, loved and accepted me without judgment.  They hear my pain, understand my pain, and support me through the pain. 

[…] Joining my support group was one of the best decisions that I have ever made.  I am learning to find my voice, set healthy boundaries, and be vulnerable with safe friends.  I would not have made it through this season of my life without them.”

“I absolutely love my support group of ladies, and God has brought me so much healing through the group. I was definitely scared and hesitant at first about joining, but now it’s become a true lifesaver to me and I’ve remained in the group for a year and a half. They meet me right where I am, love me, accept me, support me, and help me. Tracy is a wonderful facilitator, she is THE BEST and I don’t know what I’d do without her or this group.”

It is so nerve-wracking to show up, to say yes, to even believe that this is something you might “need” because no one wants to need this kind of support. I would just encourage them to honor themselves, invest in themselves, and in their healing. It is SO worth it, and you are so worth it. The RL community, teaching, people you’ll meet - so so valuable. It’s time well spent that will continue to pay off (in my opinion) months and months and years after the retreat is over. If you are at all on the fence, please go! So much of ‘recovery’ is focused on the husbands, as it should be, it’s time to focus on you and do some healing work that will move you forward, give you direction, and clarity.

If you are feeling lonely and misunderstood in your life after betrayal, the RLW retreat will be just what you need to fill your cup. The teaching is so gentle and informative while at the same time challenging and encouraging. The fellowship with others who are walking the road you are on and those staff members who have walked this road before you, is just what you need to strengthen and encourage you. Marcia

This class provides such valuable insight into the life work we truly need (and probably didn't know it!). It helps to take you from a place of fear and uncertainty to self-love and empowerment. It was an incredibly intimate and safe place to feel connected to and held up by other women. I am so grateful to Shelley and Co. for sharing of themselves in this way.