Grief & Trauma Healing Network, LLC, Orange CA

The warmth and welcoming I felt the minute I arrived at thier home was comfortable and my Room was an was so lovely, was so relaxing, I loved sitting in the chair in the corner thinking and writing in my journal. My husband Rick passed on Sept 14,2022. We were married 48 years, I fell in love with Rick at 17 and it continued to grow we were blessed.
As they say with great love comes great grief. Thought I could do this all by myself then I realized I could not. So from the minute I meant Anne & Ron I knew I needed to to there. I can say they changed my world, taught me how to let it all out, to think about what Rick would have wanted me to do now that he is gone.
Lots of our sessions were uncomfortable but we learned something at each and every one. Writing to my husband was tough but after it was over I understood why. I bonded with the other girls, already planning on going to Widows Camp together.
Knowing they are just a text or phone call away helps now that I am back in reality.
Since I have been back people say you are lighter, happier and I am so grateful for this retreat.
Thank you Ron & Anne
All of us wished we could have stayed longer, we all felt of so safe.
Kathi
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I was able to attend a widows retreat with Ron and Anne Marie earlier this year. It was a life changing weekend. I can't even explain the peaceful vibe, and beauty of their haven. All I can say is I felt like I was at home and I did not want to leave. Ron and Anne Marie have a very special place that they have created to work with the deep pain that widows experience. The group sessions and the one on one therapy was exactly what my broken heart needed. I will never forget the other 3 widows that I met and will continue to stay in touch. I plan to go back for a private self retreat in the future. Thank you Ron and Anne Marie, my heart is mending. I will never forget the encouragement, and the complete understanding that you both gave me. I so dearly needed it.

I attended The Haven for a widow's retreat in 2023 after losing my husband unexpectedly. After a year a half of working through my grief in various ways, I was looking to push through some significant areas where I was stuck and found this retreat. The exercises and one-on-one time with Anne-Marie and Ron helped me "turn a corner" in my grief journey and gave me so much hope and permission to find joy in life again. The space at The Haven is peaceful and beautiful and us widows felt loved and catered to throughout the entire time we were there. I wish every widow could have the opportunity to work on their grief and heartbreak in this incredible way. It was the most impactful four days I could have ever imagined.

This grief retreat is 100% what I needed. I lost my husband after a short 7 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Utterly lost and grief stricken after several months, these 4 days, plus after retreat zoom meetings, helped me so much to focus on my 30 years with my husband and not just losing him. The joy mingled with grief is a reality that is hard to see, but Anne-Marie and Ron have a unique process to help you move forward after loss. I can say the love and care shown by them, and their insight into grief helped me so much. I am so grateful to them and highly recommend this retreat.