Hope Notes | No. 79
Our weekly newsletter filled with resources + reminders that you’re not alone. ♥︎
“When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” — Theodore Roosevelt
🎉 Launching soon: Hello New Life private community
What if you didn’t have to navigate divorce and rebuilding on your own?
Hello New Life is our brand-new private community designed to connect you with people who truly understand what you’re going through. Inside, you’ll find meaningful peer support, private community discussions, trusted expert guidance, carefully curated resources, monthly virtual meetups, and members-only webinars and events—all in one safe, supportive space.
Whether you’re contemplating divorce, in the middle of it, or rebuilding your life afterward, Hello New Life was created to remind you that you don’t have to do it alone.
PS. If you join the waitlist now, you’ll receive a special Founder’s offer before the doors officially open.
This week’s reflection
If you've ever felt like you're constantly explaining or defending your life after divorce, this one's for you. In this personal reflection, Hillary shares why living outside of society's expectations can feel exhausting, and how she's learning to trade the need for understanding for the freedom of building a life that brings peace.
Join us on Instagram Live this Sunday, 7/12
Join us on Instagram LIVE this Sunday, 7/12 at 7 pm ET with Sharon Kennedy, one of our amazing storytellers from The Show About Divorce in Atlanta last month where we’ll be talking about overcoming religious trauma and how therapeutic it feels to share your story.
Upcoming in-person connection
Looking for connection this summer? Join us at one of our two free, in-person meetups:
Community Meetup at Hopkins Farm Brewery
Join us for a casual, laid-back evening of connection, community, and great vibes. 🌾
🗓️Thursday, 7/16 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
📍Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre de Grace, MD
🎟️ RSVP for your free ticket
Coffee & Conversation at Cube Coffee
Join us for coffee, conversation, and connection. ☕
🗓️Sunday, 8/16 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍Cube Coffee in Ellicot City, MD
🎟️RSVP for your free ticket
This week’s reel
We’ve never seen Celine used in this context, but we think it works well here.
Enjoy your weekend, friends! Remember: better days are coming. 🫶🏻🫶🏽