The Journey Behind The 3R Retreat

How burnout led to a breakthrough—and a vision for healing

The Breakdown

In 2018, I was living a life that looked successful on the outside—but felt empty on the inside.
I was stuck in a toxic relationship and consumed by a high-pressure job. I cried often, feeling trapped in a life that didn’t reflect my true self. Burnout had already set in. And deep down, I was terrified—afraid that I would live and die unfulfilled.

The Awakening

One day, I made the hardest—and most freeing—decision of my life.
I walked away from the relationship and the job. It was painful, but it was also the beginning of my healing.
I longed to return to the woman I once was—and meet the woman I was becoming. I knew I wanted to live a life rooted in purpose and healing, using my God-given gift to help others do the same.

The Birth

That desire birthed The 3R Retreat.
A sacred, intentional space for people to reconnect with themselves.
In October 2021, it launched in the heart of Lagos—a place where healing begins, consciousness awakens, and community is built.
This is more than a retreat. It’s a return to self.

Founder’s Note

Thank you for being here.

If you’re feeling burned out, disconnected, or unsure of your next step—know that you are not alone.
You are worthy of rest. You are worthy of healing. And you are deeply worthy of coming home to yourself.

With love,
— Onyinye