You’ve survived the unthinkable.
Now it’s time to grab the reins — of your healing, your now, and your future.
Join me and 6 other female survivors of childhood sexual abuse on a deeply healing retreat October 23-26, 2025 in Battle Creek, MI.
Michigan • October 2025
For 7 fierce women who’ve survived the hardest battles — childhood sexual abuse included.
This is a gathering of seven badass souls ready to drop the weight, tend to their healing with raw intention, and carve out space to breathe. You’ll rest, regroup, and reconnect with your own wisdom — building deep, real connections along the way.
Because sometimes, healing means pausing hard to reset, to gain clarity, and to build confidence to step fully into what’s next.
If that sounds like you - Let’s ride!
Nourish
Real food. Deep breaths. Quiet moments that help you feel yourself again.
Connect
Real talk. Shared healing. A space to show up as you are - and be met with true understanding.
Restore
Yoga, breathwork, meditation, and time in nature — a powerful toolkit to help you shed survival mode and rediscover your true self.
Meet Your Retreat Host
This is a space where healing is allowed to be gentle, honest, and real.
I’m Aunastasia—a trauma therapist, survivor, and the founder of Defying the Odds. I created this retreat for women who are ready to stop just surviving and start feeling whole again.
Showing up is more than half the battle here. Please, come exactly as you are—and know that is more than enough.
With lived experience and deep professional training, I’ll walk alongside you with compassion, trauma-informed care, and tools that help you reconnect with your body, your truth, and your power.
What to Expect
Trauma-informed Approach
Every aspect of the retreat is designed with trauma awareness. Sessions honor your nervous system, respect your boundaries, and create safety for authentic healing.
Healing at Your Pace
Your timeline is respected and honored through everything we do. Find out how to take care of yourself, how to set boundaries, and how to trust your own wisdom.
Small and Safe
Just seven women means real conversations, personal attention, and the chance to be seen and heard exactly as you are.
Reconnect With Your Body
Gentle movement, breathwork, and time alone to help you feel at home in your skin again. Nothing is required except showing up! I’ll say it again, showing up is more than enough!
Ongoing Community
Access to a private group for continued connection and support. The relationships you build here extend beyond the retreat.
Beautiful Setting
A peaceful Michigan location during peak Autumn colors (Eeek!). Space to breathe, reflect, and remember what it feels like to simply be.
Investment
Early Bird
$2,297
3 spots
This Retreat is For You If:
Standard
$2,497
4 spots
You're a survivor of childhood sexual abuse ready to move beyond survival modeYou're ready to do the deep work of healingYou're tired of letting trauma control your life and relationshipsYou're ready to invest in yourself and your futureYou want to connect with other survivors in a safe environmentYou're prepared to be vulnerable and authentic in your healing journeyYou have big dreams and goals but need support breaking through barriersYou're seeking a life-changing experience, not just another workshop
What's Included
Accommodation
Three nights in a private room at our Michigan retreat house with all amenities for rest and reflection. Shared accommodations are available if preferred.All Meals
Delicious chef-prepared meals that honor all dietary preferences and create natural moments for gathering.Movement and Breath
Yoga and breathwork sessions, gentle and adaptable to what you need.Wellness Workshops
Grounding practices for finding your center.Vision Board Experience
Creative visioning session with all materials provided to help you clarify and manifest your intentions.Individual Guidance
A trauma-informed coach who creates a healthy space for you to heal and thrive.Connection - the real, raw, actually helpful kind!
Opportunities to connect with other woman who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, plus plenty of quiet time for yourself.
7 Spots Available
This retreat is intentionally small to create space for authentic connection.
What to Expect Each Day
Thursday
Arrival begins at 5:00 PM
● Warm, Chef-Prepared Dinner
● Group Orienting to Retreat
● Breathwork Session
● Bonfire
Friday
● Gentle Morning Yoga + Sound Bath
● Experiential Workshops on Nervous System Regulation — practical, trauma-informed tools you’ll use long after the retreat
● Optional Nature Walk — take in the breathtaking peak fall foliage at your own pace
● Vision Board Night — a relaxed, creative time to explore what healing and thriving look like for you
This day offers a balance of movement, learning, and space to reflect — all without pressure or overwhelm.
Saturday | EMDR Tools, Inner Work & Integration
● EMDR-Based Coping Skills & Techniques Workshop — learn multiple tools you can begin using immediately to manage triggers, anxiety, and stress
● Coping Skills Lab — hands-on practice with grounding, dual awareness, containment, and more
● Journaling & Quiet Integration Time — reconnect with yourself through guided writing and restorative stillness
● Evening Closing Circle — reflect on what you’re leaving behind and what you’re taking forward
Sunday | Integration & Return
● Morning Integration Circle — gently reflect on your experience and identify how to bring these tools into everyday life
● Nourishing Brunch
● Farewells by Noon — leave grounded, equipped, and reconnected to your inner strength
You’ll return home with more than memories — you’ll carry tools, clarity, and a renewed connection to yourself.
Soak in the Beauty of Fall
Peak autumn colors, warm drinks, candlelight evenings, and cozy comfort all around. This retreat is intentionally timed for transformation — just as the seasons shift, so can we.
Grab your cozy sweater collection and join me for a turbo blast into healing and growing!
Join Us
Join us in Michigan for a weekend dedicated to your healing and growth.
Your healing matters. This space is for you.