What we’re about
Welcome message:
Hello and welcome to Thriving After Divorce or Relationship Breakup!
Thank you so much for joining this community. I'm excited to have you on board as we embark on a journey together. Please bear with me as I am new to Meetup and trying to learn how it works. I will be putting on more activities and sessions in the next few weeks.
Please note that this is not a dating group, so please do not try to chat with other members or me up. There are enough dating Apps around. While I can't stop members from meeting each other, please refrain from seeking people out on the event chat. If you want to talk to someone, connect after an event; if they wish to connect with you, they will. Any such messages will be removed, and repeaters will be removed from the group.
My goal here is to create a supportive space where we can all rediscover ourselves after navigating significant life changes. Feel free to reach out to me via the direct chat within the App if you have any questions about the group. If you're joining us for the first time, please give me a heads-up beforehand so I can keep an eye out for you.
I'm all about spreading positivity and empowering each other to face life's challenges with renewed confidence and courage. Let's support one another with regular tips and reminders to make positivity a habit in our lives.
That said, there are a few housekeeping notes I would like to share with you:
- Keep an eye out for upcoming events over the next few weeks and months on the group calendar. We have everything from casual online meet-and-greets every other week to more structured sessions on specific topics. Remember to RSVP for events, as some require a £10 deposit to secure your spot. The deposit can be transferred to another event if you are unable to attend the event for which you reserved a slot. The deposit can only be rolled over twice, after which you will forfeit it.
- Eventually, this group will be a subscription-based group. Your first two events will be on the house, and after that, it's just £15 a year to cover group expenses via PayPal or bank transfer. The membership fee covers the website charges and some of my expenses and allows me to run the group. It also helps keep the group exclusive. After three months, if you have not paid for your membership, I will remind you, and if you choose not to pay, you will no longer be able to participate. Please note that the subscription is not a prepayment for any particular event.
- Some events, such as theatre attendance and day visits, will need to be paid upfront so I can buy the tickets, and we can all sit together as a group.
- For weekends away and holidays, deposits are necessary to confirm bookings, with the balance payable in instalments. If your plans change, I'll do my best to fill your spot and refund you accordingly, with fewer non-refundable deposits or admin charges.
- The group is not a therapy group, an encounter group, a group for or against exes, women, men, or family, a religious or political group, or a group for anything other than trying to enjoy ourselves and build a new community with people with similar experiences. If any relationship results, I hold no responsibility and will not be held liable for any impact (positive or negative).
Lastly, please keep in mind that I juggle running this group with a full-time job and parenting, so I might not always respond immediately. Reserve phone calls for urgent matters; otherwise, I'm just an email away.
I hope you're as excited as I am about this journey ahead! Looking forward to meeting you soon.
Warm regards, Dr Amina C.
