“Do not be troubled if you do not immediately receive from God what you ask Him; for He desires to do something even greater for you, while you cling to Him in prayer.” CCC 2737 -Evagrius Ponticus Three years ago I completed my Grief to Grace retreat. I chuckle a […]
Testimony of Hope: The Lord Heals ALL Wounds! (Part 2)
During my desert experience, I repeatedly cried out to God that I didn’t want my suffering to go to waste. I knew that my husband and children would be the most positively impacted by my healing journey since it was for them that I even went on the Grief to […]
Testimony of Hope: The Lord Heals ALL Wounds! (Part 3)
It was in 2018 that my husband and I went on a marriage and spiritual warfare retreat; it turned out to be a profound turning point in my life. I remember reading once that St. Therese described a book as being “one of the greatest graces of (her) life.” Well, […]
My name is Kat and this is my story
About a year ago, I was going through a challenging time: 2 different hospitalizations resulting in overnight stays for 6 nights total. I had 2 cases of cellulitis, and one turned into MRSA. I had a skin condition on my feet that no doctor could diagnose. I couldn’t walk because […]
My Name is Louise and This is My Story
The Grief to Grace retreat in Phoenix helped me to see that I was no longer invisible, but a beautiful, lovable child of God. I was able to unite the abuse and shame to the cross, healing the pain and trauma I have carried for over 50 years. I am […]
My Name is Mary and This is My Story
My name is Mary Anne S. and I attended the first Phoenix Grief to Grace retreat in 2015. I had been suffering for over 40 years with the after-effects of long-term childhood physical, sexual, and ritual abuse, such as: depression, guilt, shame, anxiety, sadness, grief, suicide attempts, low self-esteem, promiscuity, failed relationships, […]
My Name is Ray and This is My Story
My name is Ray. My wife, Paula, and I have been married since 1985 and we have five children. I am a survivor of clergy sexual abuse. My hope is that those who have suffered clergy or any other sexual abuse will have the courage to come forward and get […]
My Name is Alecia and This is My Story
I was assisting Aryn Sylvester in a homeschool co-op when she brought up Restore Dignity. Their mission peaked my interest. At first, I thought maybe I could volunteer in some way to help others. When I first heard about Grief to Grace, I didn’t think I fell into the category […]
My Name is Aryn and This is My Story
When I opened up to my husband about my abuse he knew it already on some level. I hid my trauma for a long time, or so I thought. I kept myself busy, focused on only the positive, and was completely unaware how much my unaddressed abuse was dictating my […]