Beyond A Substitute
The facilitator’s voice came steady and calm:
“Now that you’ve spent your morning reflecting on your journey here, let’s share what we’re taking with us—what pieces of growth, hope, or love you’ll carry beyond these walls.”
Katherine and Kingsley sat close, hands brushing briefly on the cushion between them. Carolina and Devon mirrored the closeness, Carolina’s fingers laced with Devon’s, grounding both of them.
One by one, participants spoke, their voices weaving a tapestry of transformation: “I’m taking with me forgiveness… courage… the ability to be vulnerable… hope that love can heal…”
When it was Katherine’s turn, she took a breath, voice soft but steady.
“I’m taking with me the truth t
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