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“I’ve Never Felt So Loved”: Reflections from Awake’s Fourth Annual Survivor Retreats
“As someone experiencing an Awake retreat for the first time, I came away seeing why members of the Awake community describe these weekends as both holy ground and the highlight of their year. I witnessed the beauty of a space where survivors could be known, understood, and welcomed.”
“I Was Surrounded by Beauty and Glimmers of Hope and Goodness”: Reflections from Awake’s Third Annual Survivor Retreat
Just a few weeks ago, Awake held its third annual retreat for survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic leaders. This was my second time helping as a facilitator. I’m relatively new to Awake—first connecting with Sara only a couple of years ago—but it quickly became clear to me that Awake is unlike any other community I’ve been a part of, and so is this retreat.