The dissertation phase is isolating, and for Black women navigating PWIs while managing multiple roles, that isolation carries the risk of staying ABD. This session explores how three Black women doctoral candidates reframed completion through immersive writing retreats rooted in connection, culture, and sisterhood. Grounded in research on identity-affirming spaces and peer support, presenters share what made the difference. Attendees leave with a framework for underrepresented doctoral writers.
