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Divorce Support
NEW BEGINNINGS® is a support group for separated and divorced men and women based in the DC metro area (MD, DC and VA). Established in 1979, we are the oldest and only group in the metro area that deals strictly with separation/divorce and is open to people with or without children.
A marital separation is a wrenching experience which can happen to anyone at any time for a variety of reasons. We believe that by sharing feelings with other people in similar situations, we can gain a better perspective on the process of separation and thereby begin to build a new life. This is our first task—because the one certainty is that our lives cannot remain the same.
NEW BEGINNINGS® discussion meetings are offered several times a month and are open to non-members. Led by member-volunteers trained to guide the discussion, these meetings offer a chance to talk to others who share and understand your concerns.
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We offer three in-person discussion meetings each month--two in MD/DC & one in VA.
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Discussion Meetings
July
BEATING THE BLUES: Most people who experience separation/divorce experience some form of depression. Let's explore some ways to cope!
WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR?: Same sex & opposite sex, single & coupled--How important are these relationships? What do we expect, & what do we get?
SEPARATION & THE FIRST LOVE: The first love after you separate is almost always wonderful but rarely lasts. If it's happened to you, come share; if you wish it would, come learn!
BEGINNING TO BEGIN TO DATE: Even before you begin, so many uncertainties can get in the way: How do I approach someone? What do I talk about? What if they like me? What if they don’t? How do you know you’re ready?
August
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?: What do you say when someone asks, “What happened?” How much do you tell? Does the story change? What impact does our story have on how we move forward with our lives?
SEX: NEW ANSWERS TO OLD QUESTIONS: For the newly separated, issues of intimacy can be anxiety-producing and exciting. What are the "rules"?
THE "EX" FILES: Dealing with former spouses and a new life.
Divorce 101
NEW BEGINNINGS and the COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY co-sponsor a 6-week program covering everything you need to know about divorce in Maryland. It is offered twice a year and features 13 of the top family law professionals in Montgomery County as speakers. Audio recordings available for Weeks 1-5.
NEXT SESSION: SEPT 22 - OCT 27, 2026
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New Beginnings, Inc. • 2711 Covered Wagon Way • Olney, MD 20832 • 301-924-4101
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