Any funding I receive via check is being added to the total. Check under the comments or update tags to stay informed. Unfortunately I am unable to add it under the givers name do to the set up of this site. THX - Beth
Intro
I am Beth, a very close friend of Laura.
There is a weekend retreat for women recovering from relationship abuse, it is led by a leading expert in the area of relationship abuse.
Any contribution you give will greatly impact Laura and her children.
What We Need
I am looking to raise $885 to cover the cost of the weekend retreat and the cost of transportation. Any additional money over $885 will be used to pay for additional future counseling sessions that she currently pays out of pocket for.
The retreat cost of $400 covers food and lodging as well as an indepth worshop. At the workshop they will discuss the effects of abuse and healing from it as well as learning how to leave the past behind and building a new life that works.
The cost of airfare is about $485 round trip.
The Impact
Everyone that knows Laura knows that she doesn't ask for "handouts" she is humbled beyond words when anyone gives her anything. She is always gracious and never asks for anything. She is at a point now in the process where she is just trying to deal with the aftermath and learn from her past mistakes and move forward. She continually seeks help through counseling and really trying to make a life for her daughers. This retreat will give her a few days to focus solely on healing herself and her family.
Laura works full time at a daycare in order to see her children (even if it is for little cuddles during a nap or a random kiss during recess). She is wise with her money and saves every penny available to pay for legal fees that continue to be accumulated. She is consistently in counseling and is involved with a group of girls in Bible study.
What makes this retreat so unique is that it is led by an author and educator on the topic of Domestic Violence. One of the biggest reasons why this retreat is necessary is because the speaker/leader will be working on moving forward with future relationships, boundaries, and finding joy.
I am purposefully leaving out the details of when and where the trip is located and who the speaker is as a means of protecting Laura. If you would like ANY of those details please feel free to email me and I will gladly give you the specifics bethb381@yahoo.com
Other ways you can help:
- Pray for her and her family.
- Forward this on and encourage others to do the same.
Any funds raised will go directly to this retreat and if any extra is raised, counseling.