Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing program, will be
offering its 15th Rachel’s Vineyard healing retreat weekend
May 1-3 for women struggling with the psychological or
spiritual pain of abortion.
According to Theresa Burke, author of the Rachel’s Vineyard
retreat, many women seek help anywhere from five to 20 years
after their abortion, after suffering for years in confusion
and silence.
“Rachel’s Vineyard offers a chance to get away from all the
daily pressures of work and family and focus on this painful
time in your life through a supportive and non-judgmental
process,” said Burke, who added that mothers, and others
affected by abortion, have come to Rachel’s Vineyard in
search of peace and inner healing.
“The weekend is a unique process designed to release deep
feelings of anger, ambivalence, grief and guilt that
frequently accompany an abortion experience,” Burke said.
“The process is extremely helpful for those who struggle to
forgive themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul
find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope”.
Registration for the retreat includes a room, meals and
retreat materials, but no one will be turned away based on
the ability to pay. All communication is kept strictly
confidential. The registration deadline is April 29.
For more information or to register, call Jo Balsamo at
703/841-2504 or e-mail [email protected].
For more information about Rachel’s Vineyard go to
arlingtondiocese.org/rachel.
