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Tom H. shares his Soltura experience

The following note was received from Tom H. following his first workshop. We enjoyed it so much we thought others would also like to hear about his experience.

Having been in a 12-Step recovery program for 3+ years, I can say that the Soltura journey really unlocked more doors than I thought possible. What a tremendous impact it has made on my recovery. I discovered that the work I had done in the fourth and fifth steps were just the tip of the iceberg. Soltura helped me uncover those undiscovered fears that undermined my recovery. It helped me to see that the decisions I had made throughout my life, were lies. For the first time I finally have an inner peace and acceptance I never thought possible. I thank Soltura for this life-changing experience. Tears of joy!

Love, Tom [Lubbock, Texas]

Thank you, Tom, for your courage and for sharing your experience with our community.

Remembering my trilogy -- a year later

I was more dead than alive. I knew it and worse, I accepted it. Despite having a huge heart and giving it with all my might, every best effort seemed to end in hopelessness and despair. I'm not a quitter, believe me, I tried so many things — countless things, GOOD things — to change my life. Yet somehow something essential felt lost or broken. I was unable to build a foundation to live from that didn't crumble at each emotional trial.

My sister mentioned Soltura after her first workshop and something in me whispered, "you need to do that if you can". So despite my fear of one more exhausting failure, I asked for a way to participate and to my eternal gratitude, was able to experience the Soltura journey.

Soltura Brothers Gather for Family Event

This past December I was headed to Washington DC to see a Soltura buddy of mine, Rob T. I went out to join in the festivities celebrating his daughter’s 21st birthday. This was not a planned reunion, in fact it was just a quick trip to see Rob T. and hopefully another workshop buddy of ours, Rob G.

When I arrived at Rob’s house I was totally surprised to see yet another Soltura brother David H. and his wife Laura. They had flown in all the way from California to share in the excitement of the weekend celebration. There was no doubt about it, this was going to be a great gathering.

Letter from a "Soltura Sister"

We received the following letter a few days ago and thought the rest of our Soltura family may enjoy sharing Charlotte's experience. Pictured below are Charlotte (center) with her daughers Cameron (left) and Courtney (right).

Hello to my Soltura Sisters,

I just returned from Seattle to be with my oldest daughter as she completed her truth ceremony in her first workshop. What a great moment. My youngest daughter was there as well. And, more importantly my husband Ron was there. This was a huge day in my life, to have my family together in this environment—we have experienced some tough times trying to be a family since Ron and I married in Januray, 2004. I am hoping this will be a turning point.

Workshop participant completes trilogy and finds her "home"

For all outward appearances, I was having a great life. Married, two great kids, a husband who devoted his life to making sure we had everything we wanted. I was busy, busy, busy. My husband and I set goals for ourselves, striving to attain a certain way of life; for our security, for our children, and sometimes to prove a point. In the process, I sacrificed my inside self, my childhood hopes and dreams.  And the emptiness, that feeling of “Is this it? Is this all there is?” came creeping into my life, disturbing the surface of “normal” that I tried so hard to maintain. A feeling of dissatisfaction with my life, my husband, my family, was settling into my heart. Something was wrong with everyone else and it was making me withdrawn and sad.