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The Blackwater Sanctuary
January 29, 2025 · 9 min

Not all sanctuaries have walls. Some exist in the hush of midnight, in the weightless drift of water, in the space between the stars and the earth. This is the story of a Midwest farm, a dark pond, and a moment of stillness that felt like sanctuary. A summer night where the world disappeared, and for the first time in too long, I felt free.

What’s Inside This Episode:

Rebuilding a life after divorce and trauma

The heartbreak of separation from my children

Finding unexpected friendship in a quiet, rural place

A night swim that became something sacred

The therapeutic power of stillness, silence, and surrender

Have you ever found peace in an unexpected place? Let’s talk. DM me or share your story.

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