Upon arrival, we checked into the sprawling resort and hurriedly made our way to our room to drop our bags before scurrying off to the welcome dinner. Houston traffic was not kind to us, and we were running behind schedule. But none of that mattered once we entered the inviting dining space, along with 30 or so other women. The hosts handed out icebreaker cards, but they weren't needed. Conversation flowed easily and there was a unique sense of openness around our table.
This was my first wellness retreat and I had no idea what to expect, but the peacefulness of the location was already a win in my book. Founded by Shelah Marie, the Unruly Retreat is an extension of the Curvy, Curly, Conscious community and was curated as a safe space for Black women. Over the next three days, this cocoon became a sacred space where we could unfold, exhale - literally and figuratively - and unburden ourselves with the representatives and proverbial masks donned for the comfort of others.
Collection
[
|
...
]