05/21/2026
This past weekend we had the pleasure of stepping into the arena with seven First Responders and their spouses for a full-day retreat. Our time together was precious, weaving in opportunity for presence and connection, while releasing what no longer serves. Their day began around the farm, observing their partner without expectation, witnessing how they experienced their surroundings. They took an in-depth look at the nervous system, understanding how stress and trauma activate the system into flight, fight, freeze, and fawn, and the relationship between the thoughts and feelings that follow. Then they stepped into the arena for experiential learning with the herd, digging deep into communication, presence, pressure, and release. The retreat ended with salty kisses on cheeks as warm tears rolled down, cooled by the time they spilled over the chin, deeply holding space for what it means to choose their partner and their relationship over and over and over again. 🫶🏼