Hey secret sisters,
I recently announced the upcoming My Heartbreak, My Rules, My Healing weekend, in North Carolina, Sept. 28 - 30. There is still some room, though space is limited. I'm hoping I can entice a few more of you to join in.
Here's what you can expect:
Take off the mask: You know. The one you have to wear to go to work, to drive carpool, to grocery shop. It's a weekend with other secret sisters who know what you're going through. It's the chance to ask those questions, to lay yourself bare, to seek answers you can't imagine finding elsewhere, to whisper the fears that won't let go.
Be pampered: You won't have to cook, clean, make your bed. You can go for a long walk on the beach, if that's what you want. You can swim. You can nap. You can read a good book (may I recommend the just-released Encyclopedia for the Betrayed?). You can enjoy on-site massage for however long you'd like from a woman who's worked with domestic abuse survivors and knows a lot about the healing power of touch.
Work on healing: Chris Lindner from Help For Betrayal will be on-site all weekend to guide us through exercises gained from her training in facilitating recovery from infidelity. You can join in if you'd like, or take a break if you'd prefer.
Changes since I first announced the retreat: At this point, you will have your own room so no shared accommodation. As well, we've replaced some of the water sports (ie. paddle boards, etc.) with Chris's exercises to help us heal.
I'm really looking forward to meeting those who've registered and I encourage anyone else who's interested to let me know. I'm happy to answer questions or otherwise help make this retreat possible for you.
Click on the retreat link to let me know you're interested. This weekend is going to change lives, including my own. I can't wait.
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Guys I’m trying to find a way to get to be with you all but need some help : (
ReplyDeleteWhat’s the nearest airport to myrtle beach North Carolina? I’m coming from either Manchester or London any dead on a best route, sorry to be a pain . Elle’s bowled me over with the itinerary I really need to come : ) xxx
Crossing my fingers and my toes for you, Sam A!
DeleteMyrtle Beach has an airport and it’s in South Carolina then there’s Charlotte North Carolina and the one in Raleigh Durham North Carolina that Lily Love listed but I have no idea what flights come in from your side of the pond! Good luck getting there wish I could but I’m still full time care taking my mother!
DeleteSam A. I live about 20 minutes south of Raleigh. There is a direct flight from London to Raleigh. From the airport to ocean isle it would be about a 2 and a half maybe 3 hr drive!
DeleteSad I won't be there ... but thrilled to have my book ordered for Friday delivery!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Kimberly. If you love it, I hope you'll post a review on Amazon so that lots more women who need it can find it. I'll be rolling out a more formal release in September. This is my "soft" launch. But, again, reviews really really help.
DeleteElle, is it possible you could share an itinerary for the retreat? I’m not pleased with any of the flight options into Wilmington, and not relishing the idea of a 16-hr round trip drive. It would help with choosing a flight if I knew when things would wrap up on Sunday. Don’t want to miss half the retreat because of lousy flight itineraries. Thank you, I’m still thinking on it...
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DeleteI'm still putting the agenda together -- met with Chris Lindner from Help for Betrayal on the weekend -- but we will be wrapping up around 3 p.m. on Sunday so people can get to their flights and I can get everything at the home sorted out before I leave.
If you have to leave earlier than that, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate you. We can be really flexible because of the small numbers.
If you fly into Raleigh Durham you can ride with me. I’m making the three hour drive from Durham to Ocean Isle so anyone who wants to ride with me is welcome! Elle has my email address if you want to contact me.
ReplyDeleteThat's really generous, LilyLove. Maybe you'll have a companion for the trip.
DeleteYour book! Yay! Congratulations. I have downloaded it. The format of the weekend away looks just perfect. I wish I could be there but its not possible just now. Some wonderful ideas for self-care though.
ReplyDeleteFOH,
DeleteSorry you can't join us. But glad you've downloaded the book. I'll ask you, too, if you're so inclined: Please give it a review. It will go a long way toward helping others find the book, since I don't have a big-money marketing machine behind me. I'm relying on my readers to help promote it.
Sure, no problem. I self-published years ago so know all about trying to market and help people become aware of the product.
DeleteOooohhh, I'd love to hear your thoughts about what worked/what didn't. Let me know if you're free for a conversation. I'd also love to know about your book. If you're interested, send me your e-mail (which I promise NOT to publish) and I'll get in touch. Would really appreciate any advice.
DeleteI'm doing the road warrior thing down to nc from the Philadelphia PA area. If anyone wants to connect up and listen to my epic playlist. Sam A you might have an easier time flying into Philadelphia on Thursday .I can get you from the airport and put you up in my guest room. Then you can sleep on the car all day Friday .It's a hella lot if travel but might save you on airfare. Just an idea .:)
ReplyDeleteSS1, You're a kind generous soul. Can't wait to meet you in person!
DeleteHi ss1 that’s such a brilliant offer and sounds like fun, there is a direct flight to Philadelphia which would be so much easier .. price wise not much difference but if you are sure you don’t mind that would be great ..
DeleteI’m just finalising childcare at the moment then I intend to book the flights so yes I’d love to travel with you feels like I’ve known you forever : ) .. I’m so looking forward to this and keeping everything crossed it goes to plan .. xx
Ss1 I would get into Philadelphia at 1.35pm on the Thursday , flight going back Sunday is 9pm if you could drop me back of at the airport that would be ace.. thank you my kind friend and I agree your a beautiful soul xx
DeleteWish I could make it too. Have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, I’ve now booked my flights .. : ) .. thank you .. are you coming too.. I’m soooooo excited xx
ReplyDeleteElle, I know you may not have the full agenda lined up, but what is the estimated start or arrival time slated for the Friday? Trying to think about my start and drive times. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAgenda is coming together -- mostly just tweaking a few things.
DeleteSo...Friday night is a welcome reception. Just a chance for us to get to know each other in an informal setting and then get a good night's sleep for Saturday, which will be busy. So anytime you arrive is great. We'll be getting things underway around 6 p.m. but if you let me know when you think you can arrive, that would be great.
Will be there in spirit and praying that the beach is still there when y’all arrive! Florence is looking very mean!
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