The dove has always carried weight across time, faith, and culture. It has been seen as a messenger of hope, renewal, and spiritual guidance — a sign that even after the darkest storms, life and light will return. Where there is a dove, there is the promise of peace.

But now, the dove has taken on a new calling. It no longer only represents peace after struggle — it becomes a shield and a standard for those still in the fight. Its very name carries power: DOVE — Don’t Overdose, Victory Exists.

This is more than an acronym. It is a mission, a movement, and a reminder that recovery and victory are always possible. The dove stands as proof that no matter how far someone has fallen, there is always a way to rise, to heal, and to live again.

And just as one dove alone is fragile, a flight of doves is unstoppable. Together, they move with strength, direction, and purpose. In the same way, DOVE is not about standing alone, but about lifting one another higher. Each life in this movement matters, each voice strengthens the chorus, and each victory proves that hope is real.

DOVE is more than a word. It is a promise: no one fights alone, and together, we rise above.

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Origin of DOVE

The concept of DOVE originated when Sabian “VLXII” Myers recalled a funeral card from his late cousin, which featured a poem, about a dove. In reflecting on the symbolism, it dawned on him that “DOVE” could also serve as an acronym: Don’t Overdose, Victory Exists. He later presented the idea to Matt Keegan, who strongly embraced it. Together, they began shaping DOVE into more than a concept, transforming it into a movement centered on hope, recovery, and resilience for those facing addiction or grief.