Maria is a survivor of child sexual abuse. The trauma she experienced had a profound impact on her life, leading her down a path of both self-destructive behaviors and overachievement as she struggled to cope as a teenager and adult. A turning point arrived in her life when Maria attended the Saprea Retreat, where she found a community of survivors, clinicians, and compassionate individuals who understood her pain and provided a safe space for healing. The retreat offered her the tools, support,