My first day!

Friday was my first day with The Gathering Place, or TGP for short.  Justine, my main contact, gave the full grand tour.  My group mates and I spent several hours to really get to know TGP.  The experience was completely enriching. I felt I was on an emotional roller coaster. Initially the sheer number of women taking advantage of services is shocking.  Then the stories Justine shared with us were inspiring and powerful.  She has such passion for TGP's mission.  At one point I couldn't help but to ask her how she can do this work everyday,  I would be so drained.  She said she pulls strength from knowing she is a part of the solution.  Three days later and I am still in awe.  What a great start to what I believe will be a life changing set of experiences.