I have been attending their retreats for women affected by the family disease of alcoholism for several years now and have never been so taken by the group of women I meet and the organization that sustains these retreats. Started almost 50 years ago, they offer two large retreats a year at a hotel in Nags Head, NC and bring in retreat directors who focus on some aspect of recovery and personal growth to overcome the negative aspects of living with alcoholism in the family. In addition, they have a house in the Outer Banks that sleeps up to 12 people where members can hold mini-retreats that are more focused and personal. I have been to 3 or 4 of these as well, and am so amazed at the personal growth and loving support I have experienced here. The organization offers scholarships to those who cannot afford to attend the retreats at the hotel, and the house itself has suffered damage from hurricanes over the last few years that insurance has not covered. Donations to either help repair aspects of the house and property or to fund additional scholarships for women in recovery will be put to good use!
I have attended large and small retreats for the last 9 years. These retreats recharge me in my recovery, and I have made invaluable life-time friends.
DV needs some financial assistance to maintain and repair the retreat house, due to recent storms, as well as offering scholarships to women, who are unable to pay, to attend retreats.
Please consider donating to this wonderful organization!
Deo Volente is a nonprofit created over 50 years ago by two women, one a recovering alcoholic and the other a member of Al-Anon. The group met on the Outerbanks of NC twice a year for a women's retreat and aided each other in their recovery. As a member since 1978, I remember my first retreat and the realization that I was one of many and I know today, 40 years later that this group of women helped me recover and remain to help others. Women helping women, regardless of race, creed or color. The love and friendships that formed over the years were in addition to 12 step programs, and for me the extra help that helped me discover who I could be.
I, too, have attended retreats with this organization over the past 10 years. loving, caring, helpful volunteers manage to reach out and help hundreds of women who need respite and recharging. The retreat house is a spiritual place, sleeps up to 12, and the smaller, more personal retreats I have been to there are healing and memorable. The bigger hotel events are wonderful in a different way.
Your contributions help women who deal with difficult life situations, and allow them an opportunity to rest and recharge their spirits.
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