As a couples and trauma therapist of 25 years, I do not think I personally have had such a profound and simple experience in such a short period of time. My mind was blown at how much work I did without effort, but rather giving up control and allowing myself to feel feelings, I have neglected. I had no idea how much anger I had and how much struggle I had with giving into my own loving inner self. In taking the medicine journey, I learned to trust myself and love my partner more. There was such a tangible freedom to express myself without holding myself back about how much I appreciate her and others in my life. I learned that my Inner healer knows what I need and I feel much more at peace and able to stay present with myself and others. All of this happened because of the loving and safe environment provided by the Healing Escapes team. It was truly a profound and trans-formative experience that is still evolving within me Weeks later. My emotions have been awakened after a long hibernation and I am joyful again.- Darren (Jan 2025 training/retreat participant)