"I felt safe and at home in the sweet space offered by the Valley, maybe for the first time. I felt camaraderie with these other women" - this is so beautiful when it happens, nurturing by a group of women it's such a safe place to be in and notice that it happens when you most need it, like motherly spirit sits on your shoulder!

"Our marriage was based on need. Both of us came from non-nurturing, sometimes abusive home environments. Like so many, we sought love and acceptance. But our cups were empty, we had nothing to give. Neither of us knew how to love and accept ourselves, let alone another. " - wow this is so deep and wise explanation!

Thank you for sharing! it's a beautiful piece!