Written by a Retorno participant:
What’s a miracle, for me?
To get through a whole day with gratitude, and with the knowledge that I’m not alone, no matter where I am. The proof is that I succeeded in getting through the day! I see it as a parallel to my life – it’s complicated, it’s difficult. But now, when I look at my life, I’m able to tell myself when to hold back, when to push forward.
When I came to Retorno, it was with feelings of loneliness, a lack of belonging, with no sense of purpose, no reason to get up in the morning, no hope. Today, after a year in treatment, I can say that I’m not alone. I’m surrounded by so many people who love me – unconditionally.
I also want to say that I got my family back. And this gives me hope, and makes me want to raise up my head and keep moving forward.
This is the light of Chanukah in my eyes – and this is my miracle!
