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Divorce Directory - Divorce Planning / Investment Advising

Suggested Interview Questions

Note: It is important to find the right financial specialist to assist you in this area. Know what your needs are, i.e., tax benefits, retirement distribution, business assessment, etc.

  • What are your typical services?

  • Who are your typical clients?

  • What designations, certifications, or special training do you have to qualify you to work with issues of divorce? For example, do you hold a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation, or are you a trained Collaborative Professional? For how long have you worked in financial planning or accounting with divorce issues?

  • How do you charge for your services? Fees? Hourly? Commissions?
    Combination?

  • Are you fully knowledgeable in tax matters as they pertain to divorce?

  • Do you do forensic accounting?

  • Have you ever testified in court?

  • Do you prepare Business Valuations? What is your certification?

  • Do you typically get involved in Settlement conferences?

  • Do you know the rules for tracing separate property?

Copies of your credit reports can be obtained by calling the following Credit Reporting Agencies: Experian 888 397-3742, Equifax 800 997-2493, Trans Union 800 888-4213.

This designates that a professional has been favorably referred by at least three Visions Anew women.

* Faculty at Visions Anew presentations

  • * David Harrison Miller, CFP®

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Title: Managing Partner
    Miller Wealth Financial, LLC
    1200 Abernathy Road, 17th Floor
    Atlanta, GA 30328
    Counties Served: Georgia state wide; Continental United States
    Telephone: 770-551-8156
    Fax: 678-909-0433
    david@millerwealthfinancial.com
    www.millerwealthfinancial.com
    Specialty: We work with individuals and families to achieve creative Divorce Solutions during and Post Divorce.



     
  • Eric Burnette, CFP®, CDFA, AWMA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Miller Wealth Financial, LLC
    1200 Abernathy Road, 17th Floor
    Atlanta, GA 30328
    Counties Served: All Counties
    Telephone: 770-551-8156
    Fax: 678-909-0433
    eric@millerwealthfinancial.com
    www.millerwealthfinancial.com
    Specialty: We work with individuals and families to achieve creative Divorce Solutions during and Post Divorce.



     
  • * Kris C. Dwyer, CDFA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Kris C. Dwyer LongView Wealth Management
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    Telephone: 404-843-3100
    Fax: 404-250-9850
    kdwyer@longviewatlanta.com
    www.longviewwealthmanagement.com
    Specialty: We help you answer "Will I be OK after the divorce?" We walk with you to help you and your attorney create your best possible settlement. We step in to analyze data, show you the real-life impact of your financial deal, prepare analysis for negotiation, mediation, or court. And, we can help you put your financial life back together afterwards.


     
  • *Brady A. Stoor, CFP®, MSFP
    Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
    3399 Peachtree Rd. NE
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    Counties Served: All
    Phone: 404-364-1937
    Fax: 404-364-1940
    Brady.Stoor@Schwab.com
    www.Schwab.com
    Specialty: As a Financial Consultant for Charles Schwab, my role is to address the issues that are most important to you. These may include: Review of your financial goals, Assessment of your portfolio risk and allocation, Retirement planning services, Guidance whenever you need it to help keep your financial goals on track, and get you financially fit.



     
  • * Debbie Gibbon, CPA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Bennett Thrasher PC
    1 Overton Park
    3625 Cumberland Blvd. Suite 100
    Atlanta, Ga. 30339
    Counties Served: All Metro Atlanta Counties
    Telephone: 770-396-2200
    F ax: 770-390-0394
    dgibbon@btcpa.net
    www.btcpa.net
    Specialty: Debbie will assist you in making informed financial decisions as you navigate through the divorce process. She can help you answer these questions: Where is the money? Are there hidden assets? How can I get the most out of my settlement? What is the business worth? What cash do I need? How do I plan for the future?



     
  • *Susan C. Barnes, CPA, CDFA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Susan C. Barnes, CPA, PC
    7430 Brookstone Circle
    Flowery Branch, GA 30542
    Telephone: 770-633-5996
    Fax: 678-288-7888
    susan@barnes-cpa.com
    www.barnes-cpa.com
    Specialty: Susan is a CPA and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. As a prior IRS Revenue Agent, she understands how financial and tax situations play an important part in the divorce planning process. She can help you make informed financial decisions.



  • Pamela J. Hoppe, ChFC®, CASL® & Jodi L. McMahon, CPA, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Pamela J. Hoppe and Jodi McMahonCreative Solutions Group of Atlanta
    2400 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 450
    Atlanta, GA 30009
    Counties Served: Greater Metro Atlanta
    Phone: 678-297-4000
    Fax: 678-297-4044
    phoppe@atlanta.nef.com
    www.specialneedsatlanta.com
    Specialty: We take a holistic, educational approach, helping you simplify your financial decision-making and rebuilding your financial security and independence. In addition, we specialize in working with families with special needs of all ages and the unique circumstances surrounding divorce.



     
  • *Charles S. Zimmerman (Chad), CFP®>

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    SignatureFD, LLC
    600 Peachtree St., Suite 2700
    Atlanta, GA, 30308
    County: Fulton
    Telephone: 404-253-7660
    Fax: 404-253-7661
    chad@signaturefd.com
    www.signaturefd.com
    Specialty: Chad will help you in negotiating the financial aspects of your divorce and in setting and realizing new goals as you start a new life. He will help you maintain financial stability and security through investment management, estate planning, taxation, insurance, debt management and advisory services. He works with clients having $2 million or more of investable assets.


     

  • *Tricia P. Mulcare CPA, CFP®, PFS, CDFA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Homrich Berg
    3060 Peachtree Road, Ste. 830
    Atlanta, GA 30305
    Counties Served: Metro Atlanta
    Phone: 404-264-1400
    Fax: 404-237-5114
    Mulcare@homrichberg.com
    www.homrichberg.com
    Specialty: HB is a wealth management firm. Although Tricia is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Visions Anew graduates will benefit most from contacting me post divorce to help with their investment management needs. Tricia serves as HB's divorce specialist and has written several articles for Atlanta Woman magazine.


     
  • * Nancy S. Anglyn, CFP, CDFA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation


    Ronald Blue $ Co., LLC - EveryDay Steward division
    300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 350
    Roswell, Ga. 30330076
    County: All metro Atlanta counties
    Telephone: (770) 280-6181
    Fax: (770) 456-5095
    Toll free: (800) 987-2987, Ext. 6181
    nancy.anglyn@everydaysteward.com
    www.everydaysteward.com
    Specialty: Nancy offers hourly counsel financial planning and fee- only investment management services. She is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.


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  • Jamie Baskin, MBA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation


    Baskin Financial Consulting, LLC
    227 Sandy Springs Place, Suite D-128
    Atlanta, GA 30328
    County: All metro Atlanta counties
    Telephone: (404) 216-2087
    jamie@baskinfc.com
    www.baskinfc.com
    Specialty: Jamie's goal is to put into place simple tools and sound financial practices that give clients the confidence they need to successfully manage their personal or business finances on a day-to-day basis. Services include: Financial Assessment, Budgeting, Cash Flow Analysis, Debt and Expense Reduction, Mortgage/Refinance/Insurance Evaluation.


  • Jaime Benedetti, CFP, CRPC

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    Jamie BenedettiBenedetti, Gucer & Associates
    7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Building 6, Suite 100
    Atlanta, Ga. 30328
    Counties served: All Metro-Atlanta Counties
    Telephone: 404-602-0101
    Fax: 404-602-0030
    jaime.a.benedetti@ampf.com
    www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jaime.a.benedetti/
    Specialty: Making sound financial decisions during and after divorce can be overwhelming. I will work with you to create a comprehensive plan that simplifies your overall financial picture and empowers you to reach your long term goals. Focus is on leveraging unique tax opportunities available to divorced and divorcing women.



     
  • * Matthew J. Bernstein, CFP, CDFA, Past Board Member

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation


    6065 Roswell Road, Suite 214
    Atlanta, GA 30328
    County: Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb
    Phone: 404 459-6789
    Fax: 404 236-8993
    m.bernstein@earthlink.net
    Specialty: Financial counseling on all matters pertaining to divorce and other financial needs. Along with the designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, I hold the designations Certified Financial Planner.


     
  • Robert D. Bordett, CFP, CDFA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation

    400 Colony Square, Suite 525
    Atlanta, Ga. 30361
    County: Statewide
    Tel. 404-892-1995
    Fax: 404-892-1970
    Bob@u2Agree.com
    www.u2Agree.com
    Specialty: Bob works only in Collaborative Divorce and mediation. Working in a team-based, solution oriented approach, designed to guide divorcing couples to settlements that are fair, equitable and in the best interest of their families.



     
  • Lisa C. Decker, CDFA,Board Member
    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation


    Divorce Money Matters
    P. O. Box 65
    Kennesaw, GA 30152
    Counties served: Statewide
    Telephone: 678-562-2599
    Fax: 678-562-2599
    lisa@DivorceMoneyMatters.com
    www.DivorceMoneyMatters.com
    Specialty: An expert in divorce financial matters, Lisa is a discreet problem-solver and trusted advisor to her clients devising pre-divorce financial strategies that help clients save money when dealing with their spouse, their attorney and Uncle Sam. She works with individuals, couples, attorneys and mediators to help craft settlements where clients will "Divorce Your Spouse, Not Your Money". Visit her website for her Free audio tips, "The 5 Things You Need to Know BEFORE You Sign on the Dotted Line."



     
  • * Laurie Dyke, CPA, CFE, Past Board Member

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation


    Laurie G. DykeInvestigative Accounting Group, LLC
    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite D-100
    Marietta, GA 30068
    County: Metro Counties
    Phone: (770) 565-3098
    Fax: (770) 565-0039
    Laurie@iag-law.com
    www.iag-law.com 
    Specialty: Funds and asset tracing to find hidden assets, calculate separate and marital interest in assets, analyze personal and business income, child support calculations, settlement analysis and consulting, document organization/budgeting/preparation of financial affidavits . "Dedicated to finding the truth behind the numbers."



     
  • Laura K. Schilling, JD, CPA, CFP(r), CSA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation


    Financial Innovations, LLC
    5555 Glenridge Connector
    Suite 200
    Atlanta, Georgia 30342
    Telephone: 404-459-2828
    Fax: 404-459-2829
    Laura@financialinnovations.biz
    www.financialinnovations.biz
    Specialty: Financial Innovations, LLC is a financial planning and wealth management firm that offers a customized, caring approach to our clients' financial well being. We help individuals and families make sound financial decisions that preserve and increase their net worth, helping them achieve their life goals for success.



     
  • Rob Tamburri, CPA

    Divorce Financial Analyst Financial Planner Investment Management
    Financial Mediation


    Tamburri Financial Group LLC
    400 Perimeter Terrace NE, Suite 900
    Atlanta, GA 30346
    Counties Served: Metro Atlanta
    Phone: 770-804-6403
    Fax: 770-804-6404
    rob@tamburrifinancial.com
    www.tamburrifinancial.com
    Specialty: Tamburri Financial Group LLC is a CPA and investment management firm specializing in taxation and financial consulting services for individuals and small business owners. The firm offers a "fresh approach" to its services by taking "complex" and often overwhelming matters and turning it into the "simple" for clients to understand.

     
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I'm so much stronger than I was when you met me two years ago. I actually enjoy being single---a terrifying prospect to me two years ago. Your retreat was a turning point for me

I will look back on it as the moment the tide turned for me.

Visions Anew Institute helps complete that educational process for women facing divorce so that they have the tools to make good choices in stressful times. Robert Boyd, Esq., Divorce Attorney

truly you are one of the keys that opened that "window of opportunity" I never knew I ever had. And revalidated and encouraged me at the most opportune moments.

Many women's concern (about attending a Visions Weekend) is the time and money. For me - it was the best investment of my LIFE!

Visions Anew was such an affirming and uplifting retreat

"......the weekend retreat was outstanding in all ways!!!!.......thank you for the difference it has and will make in my life

I can't thank you enough for all of your support, discussions, pampering, organizing and all the other important programs too numerous to mention this weekend at Divorce Survival School.

I came home a refreshed woman, smiling and happy so much so I can't remember feeling this way for such a long time. I also came home knowing I have now so many sisters going through this tough stuff and together we are a united front.

Thank you for everything and I will continue to accept support from the wonderful ladies at Visions Anew. I can't wait to volunteer!

My experience with visions a new, changed my life. I can't imagine what my life would have been like without attending your session almost two years ago now. I came away with friends that have supported me all the way

I attended one of your weekend retreats a couple of years ago and every time I get an e-mail notice from you, I remember what a wonderful jump startthe retreat was for me in going from married to single

As I look back over the last 6 months, I know I am much better now than I would have been because of the things I learned and most of all, the wonderful friends I met. I'm so glad to have our group to depend on, and each of you makes a positive difference in my life.

I am planning on cooking at the retreat in October. I have done so ever since our retreat in 2001. Figured that would be a good way to give back to Margot, who gave me my life back after being shattered as I was.

I recommend that my female divorce clients attend Visions Anew because there is a difference between clients who attend and clients who don't. Clients who don't are generally scared and needy because they are frequently uninformed and feel very much alone. Clients who do attend acquire solid, professional information and confidence from sharing with other like-minded women." Diane Woods, Esq.

You seminar changed my life! I am forever indebted to you.

Best thing I ever did for myself after what happened to me.

We gathered together, most of us with varying emotional wounds from our recent sojourn into the realm of separation and divorce. It was here, amidst each other, we could really expose those wounds. And amidst all the open wounds, we shared one other thing together ---- some laughter. That weekend was the first time since I had separated, that I actually could laugh a little. Talk about healing medicine!

You helped me to learn to be strong without becoming hard.

We look to you and your team as role models and a gentle resting place on the way to the future. Thanks for bringing together all the hurting women who together help one another to forge ahead with confidence

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We come threadbare and ragged, and leave fed, and clothed, and befriended.

I couldn't have handled what I am going through now if it had not been for your retreat

I crawled in and danced out.

I gained a whole new perspective of my situation from attending the weekend

It was a turning point for me. I saw a clear picture of the different anxious areas that I was consumed about. It took a lot of fear out of my experience.

It was comforting to know we could trust each other and talk openly without judgment or shame. I learned so much, and was touched so deeply by all the wonderful women I met. I left feeling really, really lifted, just so spiritually high, I called Mary Ann ( the woman who told me about your organization) to thank her.

I felt truely prepared and ready to deal with the circumstances of my life. I no longer felt afraid and intimidated by 'divorce' and all that goes with it..I was smiling.

The weekend was so much better than I had prepared for!!! I
realize that I am not ready for some of what went on, especially as far as
the letting go, but the refocusing toward my children, and the impact on
them- For that, I am especially grateful!!! And, what an interesting group of women!!

My client had been doing nothing more than working at her part time job and sleeping for over a year. Her recovery after the weekend retreat was pivotal.
Jacque McFarland, LPC

You heal wounds and light paths.

That cute little stuffed duck brought back memories of that special Valentine weekend Retreat that God so incredibly got this scared little girl to face reality. Because of what you, Margot, do through Visions Anew, I didn't feel alone and I returned from that weekend a stronger woman and mom.

I felt that I was just stuck! I just could not stop trying to analyze why things had not turned out the way that I wanted. It was making me crazy! To make matters worst, I am currently looking for a job, which is not a good time to be unfocused. I
can not quite put my experience at Visionsanew into words-- it was so mind changing.

Visions Anew has catapulted me towards a more focused perspective
on my divorce, career, and as a parent of a small two year old. The
speakers all have been through a divorce and are women, so they know
what they are talking about from experience ---  but the best part was being with other women who were at different stages of the divorce process. Having the opportunity to share with them made me realize that, although things are painful now, things are going to get better and that over time things can actually be great!

I FEEL LIKE I'VE “CROSSED OVER" SINCE MY WEEKEND!

I am so glad you found room for me at the retreat. The speakers were dynamic, and gave lots of invaluable information. The friends that I met are wonderful, caring people and I know that we will be friends for a long, long time. Thank you and I I am grateful to whole team for the hope you give to those of us in the midst of pain and chaos!

Filling that empty space with the love that I have for myself is attainable given the support from a program like Visions Anew.

Thanks to the wonderful advice, direction and friendships that I made over that weekend, I have moved out of the toxic situation that I was living in. I am pursuing an end to my marriage armed with knowledge and confidence; all of which I owe to your group.  Though things are still very challenging, and will be for a while, I might never have had the courage to make this necessary change in my life without your support

It was an enormous gift for me and I have no doubt that God put me right there to be with you. This is such a great thing that you have done. You have truly made a difference in many lives and certainly in mine.

. BUT I now have quiet, peace, time to make my own decisions, AND to change my mind without having to apologize and feel guilty.

I'm so glad we're all connected....love that universal support.

What Margot, you and all the related Visions Anew angels for women like me is phenomenal! I wake up each morning, turn on nice music, try to smile and try to look for all the good things in my life....there is still so much sadness and confusion inside of me, but I still get dressed and put one foot in front of the other knowing that with each day that passes, I am getting closer to that point you all say we will reach. The point where it gets better and we can be happy again.
Thanks to Visions Anew, I feel like I am moving cautiously and wisely in the right direction

Thanks to the wonderful advice, direction and friendships that I made over that weekend, I have moved out of the toxic situation that I was living in. I am pursuing an end to my marriage armed with knowledge and confidence; all of which I owe to your group. Though things are still very challenging, and will be for a while, I might never have had the courage to make this necessary change in my life without your support

I believe in your organization with all my heart and am so very thankful God led me to your Retreat. There are no coincidences here....I've received way too many confirmations. I'm still "Kicking and Screaming on the Path to Transformation"......but I'm learning to grab hold and enjoy the journey!!!

As a volunteer...I feel twinges of sadness remembering how hard the beginning of the process was for me. I know I've come so far thanks to Visions Anew

I am so thankful that I was able to attend the retreat. I am just so amazed with your organization. Thank you so much for such an educational experience. I feel much more confident about the business aspects of divorce. I'm a wreck emotionally and still on the fence about staying or leaving, but I also know, thanks to Visions, that this is a normal phase. Just knowing I'm not losing my mind is helpful

. Before I went on my sales call this morning I read over the encouraging notes in my new journal - written by the amazing women I met last weekend. What an extra boost it gave me!

 

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"Words seem so inadequate to express the gratitude in my heart and soul for the Visions Anew weekend. My vision and purpose in life have been renewed and restored. I continue on my journey with rediscovered hope and optimism, knowing that I am not alone. I have new-found resources and empathetic sisters, a strong support system surrounding me. This was life giving for me." Kathryn

The week-end was perfect for me; I can't stop telling people about your amazing work and ministry. I promise I'll never forget what you have done for me and when I can, I'll try my best to make it up to you. I have never met ANYONE with such genuine love for other people. You are truly saving the lives of so many women without hope

I know I'm in for a bumpy ride. The tools that Visions Anew has graciously extended to me (along with God's mercy) will allow me to withstand anything

I want you to know that you were with me all morning, giving me strength while I testified. You may not have known it, but you WERE here in my heart and in my head encouraging me to stay strong. I even wore my shiny gold beads! I incorporated them into my outfit and wore them proudly. They like you all, are a circle of gold, precious and neverending

I took advantage of all your resources and thanks to Visions Anew came through with "flying colors." I attribute it all to you and your experts

Thank you for all that you do for women and for reminding us how very special and strong we are....just seeing that photo was a reminder

It's hard to believe it's been so long since my own retreat weekend last summer. I signed up to help at the February one. Please, let me know what I can do to help. Visions Anew has been such a source of help and strength for me and I want to give back.

Kids and I are in therapy and it is helping us all tremendously. I continue to draw on the empowerment that I learned at the workshop and the strengh I gained from the women there.

It's just seeming so final now and is really hitting me. I had to pull out my cards and my journal last night and they really helped. Your organization is so worthwhile

I can't thank you enough for all of your support, discussions, pampering, organizing and all the other important programs too numerous to mention this weekend at Divorce Survival School. I've been playing Deb's CD ever since I left the parking lot of the retreat. And continue to sing along whenever I need to hear "I am woman I am strong"

I came home a refreshed woman, smiling and happy so much so I can't remember feeling this way for such a long time. I also came home knowing I have now so many sisters going through this tough stuff and together we are a united front.

: Last night, I returned from the retreat and had such warmth and TRUE strength in my heart & mind for the first time since this nightmare started. My mind wasn't racing and the knot in my stomach was gone. Today, was the first day I felt "normal" inside. I regained some sense of peace because you forced me to face the pain. I was terrified of facing that grief alone and wouldn't allow myself to feel it because I feared I would spiral out of control. Having all of that love and support around me gave me the courage to face it.

Last week I told my wasband (who by the way is not nearly as happy with the love and passion of his life as he knew he would be) that I felt sorry for him; but I was no longer there if he decided he wanted me back. That was the first time in 41 years together that I ever had the courage to say those words. That is true freedom. That is the kind of strength our group gave me.

I will be a champion for this organization that gave me life when I was ready to kill myself. Those are tough words - but so how I felt.

Again, I don't know where I would be if I hadn't found your organization. I wish I had found it prior to the divorce. But thank heavens I found it for the custody issues. What a blessing and I am most grateful!!!

I try to remember just how desperate I was going into our retreat. I volunteered at the Feb. retreat and not only saw how much the new sisters were helped and supported but I also saw just how far I've come in a year

Thanks for the great tips today as well as all the vital advice and resources from our recent retreat. It must be both very rewarding and challenging to be the hands and feet of God to these wonderful women who need Him so much

 

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You women made me so proud tonight. I went to dinner with my family after the wake and they talked about what wonderful women you all are. My sisters, which are a difficult bunch to impress, talked so much about all the warmth that came into that room when you arrived. They couldn't believe I met such a great group of people at the retreat. My family talked about how you guys worked the room talking to folks and offering sympathy and just being unbelievably kind to everyone.

There is no way in the world I can express how much each one of you made me feel tonight. I have been pretty down this week not having a husband to hold my hand through my Mother's death. Both my sisters' husbands are standing by their side and it can feel overwhelmingly lonely standing alone. I wasn't standing alone tonight for the first time during these horrific past two weeks. I actually couldn't even grieve tonight after you left because I felt so excited about all of you showing up and talking so kindly to my father and telling everyone how great I am (in front of my sisters, co-workers, bosses, etc). No husband in the world would have made me feel so proud and happy to be me. I don't know if I'm making sense but you women have no idea what you gave me tonight. It is a gift I will always, always remember. I truly think that God rallied the troops for me tonight and he sent you.

Your cards were amazing! The picture of all of us is next to me. I never thought I would cherish a picture where my ass looked so big. I'm going to have it framed. My family even commented on the gift bag you brought me and how incredibly kind and thoughtful it was. You guys blew me away - I mean it - just absolutely blew me away. Thank you so much for making me feel like a "wanted" human being again. I am so incredibly blessed to have you guys in my lives. Next Friday I am there!!!! I owe each of you so much after tonight. God - THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Last night, I returned from the retreat and had such warmth and TRUE strength in my heart & mind for the first time since this nightmare started. My mind wasn't racing and the knot in my stomach was gone. Today, was the first day I felt "normal" inside. I regained some sense of peace because I faced the pain. I was terrified of facing that grief alone and wouldn't allow myself to feel it because I feared I would spiral out of control. Having all of that love and support around me gave me the courage to face it.

I will never forget what all of you gave me.
Thank you so much! I have peace, clarity and strength again. What a gift!

Amazing, Insightful, and EVERYONE was kind, generous, and helpful! A true healing balm! Each person set a special example. Thank you for sending me.

Thanks to all of you, my spirit dances daily. KW

The support I received from Visions Anew
staff and volunteers has kept me sane and
safe.....

I really was smooth and calm and I just really was proud of myself! Thank you! The retreat truly has put me back in touch with me. I can do anything I put my mind to! Jennifer

Visions Anew has saved my sanity, helped me stay true and deal with reality...

God bless you for all you've done to help me through it all. I wouldn't be where I am now if it hadn't been for Visions Anew and all the friends I've met there.

The retreat was an amazing experience and I will be eternally grateful to all of the women there.

I find it hard to believe it has just been a year since my VA anniversary. I don't think I could have done this without Visions Anew. I certainly would not have been more informed than my 'wasband'. That has been the key. That, and the message of "always take the high road. Laura

Because of the weekend at Visions Anew I was strong and prepared for the next weekend. Coming on that retreat was the best thing that's happened to me all year.

I've said time and time again that Divorce School changed my thinking....and thus my life. I owe you much. Lisa

, just talking with other intelligent ladies that were facing the same problems, gave me a boost that helped me to make it over the fence

There is something VERY special and unique about us women who have gone thru divorce. All of us have our own stories and pain to cope and live with. In a weekend like this we come together to obtain information to help us cope with many aspects of divorce. We share our most personal feelings, fears, and hopes with women we have just met....strangers but connected in a way we can all understand. By Sunday we are not strangers anymore, we are sisters and the bonds are there between all of us. That weekend was a most unforgettable experience Debbie

Can't thank you enough for doing what you're doing.
Someday I would like to give back what you've given others and me. God bless, Cooper

Life is going forward, Margot. Even in the midst of chaos, life is going forward. I am SO thankful for how Visions Anew has helped me and the wonderful friends I made while there. Beth

Visions Anew is a life raft to so many of us. Without it I would not have been able to move forward. Val
I had the "best time in my entire life" last weekend! It was by far one of the best experiences I have had in all of my 44 years. I am doing great now that I am back home and back to reality; I have a renewed sense of hope and promise for my future. I am ready to take on the world! Juanita

Thank you so much again for the haven you provide for divorcing women. You make it possible to rise above the shame, hopelessness and fear we all experience, and I will find a way to give back! Pat

. I have you to thank for bringing us together. Never underestimate the power of your mission!

Yes, this weekend was AMAZING and we are a bunch of AMAZING women! A new, sunny day is dawning

My son, Nicky, includes "Mommy's new friends" (from the retreat) in his prayers each night...at my request, of course, and now he never forgets :)
-Michelle

Good Luck, Brett. Remember, there is a bigger plan for us. You may not know now, what it is. If things don't work out the way you want, keep your head up. Staying motivated is a huge asset. That in itself, is a skill many employers look for. And, it is a skill, that one learns, from the school of life. What did Margot refer to... after a door is closed, the windows that are open. She didn't say one window is open, she said plural, windows. God bless you. You are in my prayers. Love, Carrie

Visions Anew gave me SO much I WANT to give back. I have set backs from time to time but thanks to my Visions experience, I am healing.

Your weekend was exactly what I needed. I feel empowered, more focused; informed, valued, understood, encouraged, loved….the list goes on. Becki

My divorce papers were signed on our 38th anniversary, August 24. I felt depleted most of the day until I remembered our affirmation cards. My theme from that tremendous retreat has been “I will be happy.” Sincere thanks from every fiber of my being for that weekend. It was worth every minute I spent on the Greyhound bus from Alabama!

The tunnel is over the light is bright and all is progressing happily in my life ---well, mostly - The worst is all over, and thanks to you and your group I got through it all feeling safe.
 

 

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