MALIBU, Calif. -- Something special happens when groups and individuals coping with trauma visit Big Heart Ranch, a rescued farm animal sanctuary and nature-based wellness center.
"When you're with these beautiful animals, your guard is let down," said Karen Russell, co-founder of Soul Mamas, a support group created to help grieving mothers experiencing loss. The group visits the ranch as part of their healing practices.
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"I think that Big Heart Ranch and animals ground us to a place that is a very safe, comforting soul sanctuary," said Soul Mamas co-founder Lori Carhart. "There's just no judgement. They're just here for us. They're just present."
For information on Big Heart Ranch, go to: https://bigheartranch.org/
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To learn more about Soul Mamas, go to: https://www.soulmamas.us/