Reflections on the Nina Young Women's Leadership Program Retreat: A Rite of Passage in Tobago

Over the weekend, I had the profound honor of witnessing and participating in a truly transformative experience—a Rite of Passage retreat with the inspiring young women of the Nina Young Women's Leadership Program. For the first time since leaving State care, these incredible ladies spent the night away, surrounded by the beauty of Tobago, embracing a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.  

The retreat centered around *Roots and Wings*—a conversation about claiming our strengths and designing our flight paths. We explored what it means to stand firmly in our personal power and how to create a future shaped by intention and courage. We spoke of *Personal Hero stories*, reflecting on resilience, identity, and the narratives we choose to author for ourselves.  

Beyond words, the weekend was an embodiment of freedom and connection. We walked horses to the ocean and stepped into the water with them, a moment symbolic of trust and surrender to the tides of change. We cooked together, sang our hearts out during karaoke, and laughed deep into the night. There was an overwhelming sense of camaraderie—of sisterhood strengthened by shared joy, vulnerability, and celebration.  

It truly is the *simple* things that become the *significant* things. To witness these young women embrace their power, their voices, and their dreams in an environment of love and affirmation was nothing short of extraordinary.  

This gathering wasn’t just an event—it was a homecoming. A family formed through shared stories, courage, and the unwavering belief that each of us holds the ability to rise, to soar.

Peace and Blessings

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