About us
❤️🩹 If you’re going through a breakup, divorce, or major life transition and feeling tender, stuck, or overwhelmed, New Beginnings Relationship Support (SF Peninsula) offers a compassionate community where you can land, know acceptance, and begin finding your way forward. Here, you’re not expected to have it all figured out. While each person’s healing journey is unique, no one needs to go it alone. We offer kindness, understanding, and a deeply human space where you are welcome exactly as you are.
🔷 We host weekly support meetings on Zoom every Wednesday evening from 7–9 pm (Pacific time). The first hour includes a video or short talk focused on personal growth, emotional healing, better communication, or understanding and managing the divorce process. The second hour is a confidential sharing circle, where participants are invited to have their cameras on to help create a safe, supportive environment. Meetings are no cost to participants, but donations via Venmo (@Amy-Papazian) are appreciated to help cover the time and care invested in preparing meaningful practical content. There's no charge to join the Meetup group itself.
🔷 We also host weekly one-hour walks (rain or shine) for Divorced Dads in San Mateo, CA. These walks offer a relaxed, low-pressure way to connect with others who understand what you're going through, while getting a bit of fresh air, movement, and enjoying a beautiful view of Crystal Springs Reservoir. There is no charge for our weekly walks.
🔷 Looking to make new friends and get back out into the world? We also host an in-person Meetup group called New Beginnings Social Events, created especially for people who are starting a new chapter and would love more connection, fun, and friendship. Our social events are focused on the SF Peninsula, San Francisco, and the South Bay, and include easygoing gatherings like walks, coffee meetups, casual dinners, game nights, music, dancing, and other low-pressure ways to meet kind, supportive people who “get it.” You’re warmly invited to join us there as well if you’re craving more in-person connection and friendship.
❤️ We’d love for you to join us! Please make sure to turn ON Meetup notifications so you can stay updated on all our gatherings and events. We require a profile photo with your face visible for the safety of all.
Upcoming events
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💬❤️ Cracking the Code: When Love Gets Lost in Translation - Week 2
·OnlineOnlineWe all express and receive love differently. Sometimes we're saying "I love you" loud and clear—but the other person is hearing something entirely different.
In this three-week series, we'll explore Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages and discover why love can get "lost in translation." Whether you're dating, married, divorced, rebuilding family relationships, strengthening friendships, or simply wanting deeper connections, understanding how people naturally give and receive love can transform the way you communicate and relate to others.
Join us for one session or the entire series!
July 1 (Week 1) - Why Good Intentions Aren't Always Felt
July 8 (Week 2) - Speaking Their Language
July 15 (Week 3) - Putting Love into Practice---------------------------------
This Week's Focus
💬❤️ Speaking Their Language
Most of us naturally express love in the ways that make us feel loved—but what if the people we care about experience love differently?
This week we'll take a closer look at each of the Five Love Languages—Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, and Physical Touch. We'll explore what each language communicates, common misunderstandings, and practical ways to become more fluent in the languages of the people who matter most.
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What to Expect Each Week
Our meetings combine learning, reflection, and discussion in a supportive and welcoming environment.
How We Learn Together
Each session is designed to help you understand the concepts, connect them to your own experiences, and leave with practical ideas you can apply in your relationships.
- Easy-to-understand teaching with relatable, real-life examples
- Video clips that bring key concepts to life
- Reflection exercises to connect the material to your own experiences
- Group discussion and practical ideas to strengthen your relationships
Typical Agenda
• Brief Welcome & Introductions
• Teaching, Video(s), or Guest Speaker (30-45 minutes)
• Interactive Group Discussion
• Bio Break
• Confidential Sharing* (approximately 45 minutes)*We ask attendees to have their cameras on during confidential sharing to help create a safe and connected space.
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🔹 About the Group
This is a relationship support meeting that combines learning and sharing in a warm, supportive environment. You’re always welcome to connect, reflect, and grow—at your own pace.
✨ All are welcome — regardless of relationship status, timeline, or background. Come for the insights, stay for the connection. ❤️
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💌 A Little Support Goes a Long Way
If you’re finding value in these gatherings, we invite you to consider a $20 monthly contribution to help support:
- Our paid Zoom account
- Our Meetup Subscription
- Weekly preparation, curation, and handouts
- Ongoing care of this growing community
Venmo: @Amy-Papazian (last 4 digits: 8444)
10% of each donation supports New Beginnings — our volunteer-led community creating friendship, fun, and fresh experiences.🤗 Thank you in advance – whether you give now, later, or simply keep showing up, you help make this group special. 💕
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🌱 Continue the Conversation
Everyone processes differently. Some people find a group discussion most helpful, while others prefer the privacy of a one-on-one conversation.
If you'd like to talk about your own relationships or life transition in a confidential setting, I invite you to schedule a
complimentary 45-minute Strategy Session—or simply call or text me at 650.504.8444.--------------------------------
🎉 New Beginnings Social Events
Ready to reconnect with the world a little more? Our New Beginnings Social Events group offers relaxed, welcoming activities — both in-person around the San Francisco Bay Area and online — for connection, laughter, and new friendships. Explore what’s coming up: meetup.com/bay-area-new-beginnings
2 attendees
💬❤️ Cracking the Code: When Love Gets Lost in Translation - Week 3
·OnlineOnlineWe all express and receive love differently. Sometimes we're saying "I love you" loud and clear—but the other person is hearing something entirely different.
In this three-week series, we'll explore Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages and discover why love can get "lost in translation." Whether you're dating, married, divorced, rebuilding family relationships, strengthening friendships, or simply wanting deeper connections, understanding how people naturally give and receive love can transform the way you communicate and relate to others.
Join us for one session or the entire series!
July 1 (Week 1) - Why Good Intentions Aren't Always Felt
July 8 (Week 2) - Speaking Their Language
July 15 (Week 3) - Putting Love into Practice---------------------------------
This Week's Focus
💬❤️ Putting Love into Practice
Understanding the Five Love Languages is only the beginning. The real transformation happens when we intentionally apply what we've learned.
This week we'll explore how Love Languages show up in dating, marriage, divorce recovery, friendships, family relationships, and everyday interactions. We'll also discuss where the model is especially helpful, where it has limitations, and how it connects with the attachment patterns we explored in our previous series. You'll leave with practical ideas for expressing care in ways that others are most likely to recognize, receive, and appreciate.
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What to Expect Each Week
Our meetings combine learning, reflection, and discussion in a supportive and welcoming environment.
How We Learn Together
Each session is designed to help you understand the concepts, connect them to your own experiences, and leave with practical ideas you can apply in your relationships.
- Easy-to-understand teaching with relatable, real-life examples
- Video clips that bring key concepts to life
- Reflection exercises to connect the material to your own experiences
- Group discussion and practical ideas to strengthen your relationships
Typical Agenda
• Brief Welcome & Introductions
• Teaching, Video(s), or Guest Speaker (30-45 minutes)
• Interactive Group Discussion
• Bio Break
• Confidential Sharing* (approximately 45 minutes)*We ask attendees to have their cameras on during confidential sharing to help create a safe and connected space.
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🔹 About the Group
This is a relationship support meeting that combines learning and sharing in a warm, supportive environment. You’re always welcome to connect, reflect, and grow—at your own pace.
✨ All are welcome — regardless of relationship status, timeline, or background. Come for the insights, stay for the connection. ❤️
--------------------------------
💌 A Little Support Goes a Long Way
If you’re finding value in these gatherings, we invite you to consider a $20 monthly contribution to help support:
- Our paid Zoom account
- Our Meetup Subscription
- Weekly preparation, curation, and handouts
- Ongoing care of this growing community
Venmo: @Amy-Papazian (last 4 digits: 8444)
10% of each donation supports New Beginnings — our volunteer-led community creating friendship, fun, and fresh experiences.🤗 Thank you in advance – whether you give now, later, or simply keep showing up, you help make this group special. 💕
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🌱 Continue the Conversation
Everyone processes differently. Some people find a group discussion most helpful, while others prefer the privacy of a one-on-one conversation.
If you'd like to talk about your own relationships or life transition in a confidential setting, I invite you to schedule a
complimentary 45-minute Strategy Session—or simply call or text me at 650.504.8444.--------------------------------
🎉 New Beginnings Social Events
Ready to reconnect with the world a little more? Our New Beginnings Social Events group offers relaxed, welcoming activities — both in-person around the San Francisco Bay Area and online — for connection, laughter, and new friendships. Explore what’s coming up: meetup.com/bay-area-new-beginnings
1 attendee
Past events
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