"The closest I have felt to God. The poignancy of, I, I can't be a child again. I can't be innocent like that again. I can't have my whole life ahead of me again."
"When rain hits New York, Alexa Fleet is transported back to her cabin, Bubble Inn. They were terrifying, so loud, so hard, so intense. It imprints on you. I yearn for a storm like that. It felt cleansing."
"You're quiet and smile 11 months of the year, but there you were safe - the gates were closed - it was just you and the girls. Your personality could de-thaw."
"A lobbyist was better able to take her political opponents in stride because Mystic had taught her to see her work as part of a 'tribe game.'"
Women reflect on their transformative experiences at camp, describing it as a place of safety and emotional growth. They recall the intensity of storms and the freedom from societal expectations. Camp provided a space for personal development, allowing them to connect deeply with their emotions and form lasting bonds. Many women attribute their life achievements and resilience to the skills and lessons learned during their time at camp, highlighting its lasting impact on their lives and identities.
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