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Visions Anew has already changed thousands of lives.  

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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

The gift of encouragement was both useful and uplifting.

Visions Anew has already changed thousands of lives.  

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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!

Visions Anew has already changed thousands of lives.  

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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

Visions Anew has already changed thousands of lives.  

Please click on the button below to register for our next retreat.

Read on to hear what others have said about our programs.

Visions Anew has already changed thousands of lives.  

Please click on the button below to register for our next retreat.

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