It Made Me Feel Like I Was Not Alone

I went more than 15 years without telling people about what had happened to me. I had only ever opened up to my husband and a therapist about it. And, for a long time, I thought it was my fault and put most of the blame on myself. I found out about Saprea through a friend and fell in love. I decided to attend the Saprea Retreat as a way to start healing, with a goal in mind to eventually be able to forgive. That retreat changed my life and was definitely a turning point in my mental health. 

You always hear about it happening to other people, but to actually meet and befriend some of those women made me feel like I was not alone. And, to be able to talk openly and have other people understand exactly what happened and what I was going through made the biggest difference in the world. I encourage anyone that is ready to start their healing journey to attend the Saprea Retreat. 

Now, I am more comfortable talking about and sharing my story. I have a 3-year-old daughter and one on the way. I also work full time and am going back to school to obtain my B.A. and, I could not be the mother and wife I am today without beginning this journey. 

-Erin, Survivor