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) 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.
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🌱 Small Shifts, Big Change: Rebuilding Life Through Habits (4-Week Series)
·OnlineOnline“What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I stick with anything?”
If you’ve ever had that thought, you’re not alone.
It’s not you. It’s your system.And the solution is probably much smaller than you think.
💧 A single drop creates a ripple. 💦
A tiny shift, repeated, can change everything. 🌊---------------------------------
Many of us try to make big changes—especially after a life transition like separation or divorce—and find ourselves stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged.
This 4-week series takes a different approach.
Instead of pushing harder, we’ll explore how to:
- Start small (really small)
- Build habits that actually stick
- Work with your natural tendencies instead of against them
- Shift not just behaviors, but patterns of thought and emotion
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🧭 What We’ll Explore Together
Week 1 (May 6): Tiny Changes, Real Hope
Why small works—and how to start in a way that feels doableWeek 2 (May 13) : Make It Easy, Make It Stick
How to design habits that fit into your real lifeWeek 3 (May 20): Why We Get Stuck (and What Helps)
Understanding accountability and what kind of support works for youWeek 4 (May 27): Habits of Thought & Emotion
Shifting the inner patterns that shape how you feel and respondEach session includes:
- Short, practical teaching
- A brief video clip to bring ideas to life
- Simple, in-the-moment exercises (no homework pressure)
- Group reflection and discussion
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📅 Join Anytime
While the series builds week to week, each session can also stand on its own. Come to one or join us for the full journey.
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💛 This is for you if:
- You feel stuck or overwhelmed trying to make changes
- You’ve “started over” more times than you can count
- You want a gentler, more sustainable way forward
- You’re open to experimenting with small steps
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to be motivated.
You just need a place to begin.✨ Come as you are. Start where you are.
Small shifts can create big change.---------------------------------
🔹 About the Group
This is a relationship support meeting with a mix of learning and sharing. 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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Our Meeting Agenda:
• Introductions
• Video(s) or Talk (30-45 minutes)
• Group Discussion (15 minutes)
• Bio Break
• Confidential Sharing* (45 minutes)*We ask attendees to have their cameras on for confidential sharing time.
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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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☎️ If you need immediate relationship support, please book a free strategy session with Amy Papazian, Divorce Coach, or call/text 650.504.8444.
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🎉 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-beginnings4 attendees
💔 New Beginnings Relationship Support Meeting ❤️🩹
·OnlineOnlineExciting things are ahead in the New Beginnings Relationship Support Wednesday evening series—stay tuned for what’s coming next!
✨ All are welcome — regardless of relationship status, timeline, or background. Come for the insights, stay for the connection. ❤️
Our Meeting Agenda:
• Introductions
• Video or Speaker (30-45 minutes)
• Group Discussion/Takeaways
• Bio Break
• Confidential Sharing* (45 minutes)*We ask attendees to have their cameras on for confidential sharing time.
💌 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 communityVenmo: @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. 💕
☎️ If you need immediate relationship support, please book a free strategy session with Amy Papazian, Divorce Coach, or call/text 650.504.8444.
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