Ways to Connect

Find the kind of support that fits you

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Weekly Peer Circles

Small, moderated video calls (max 8 people) held every Tuesday and Saturday. First circle is free.

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Private Facebook Group

A quiet, text-based space to post at 2am if you need to — private, hidden, and moderated 24/7. No public visibility outside members.

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Daily Text Check-Ins

Opt in to receive one gentle, encouraging text a day for 30 days. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.

Peer circles and the Facebook group are facilitated by trained volunteer moderators, not licensed clinicians. What's shared in circles and the group is expected to stay there — confidentiality is taken seriously and enforced by our moderation team.

How It Works

Getting connected takes minutes

1

Tell us a little about your situation

A short, private form — no essay required. Just enough for us to point you in the right direction.

2

Get matched with a circle or forum group

We group members by similar circumstances and timelines so conversations feel relevant, not generic.

3

Show up whenever you're ready

There's no pressure to talk right away. Many members simply listen for the first few sessions.

Join a Circle

Join Our Private Facebook Group

A safe, hidden space just for our community — connect with other brides any time, day or night. Approval is required to join, so it stays private and supportive.

Request to Join on Facebook →

💛 The group is private and hidden — it will never appear in searches or be visible to non-members. If you'd like extra privacy, consider adjusting your Facebook profile settings (limiting who can see your friends list and past posts) before joining.

In Their Words

What members say

The quotes below are composite examples reflecting common member experiences, shared with permission or adapted to protect privacy.

"I joined a peer circle two weeks after my wedding was called off. It was the first time I felt like someone actually understood instead of just feeling sorry for me."

— Community member

"The forum let me say things at 3am I couldn't say to my own family yet. That mattered more than I expected."

— Community member

"Daily check-in texts sound small, but on the hard days, that one message was the difference between getting out of bed or not."

— Community member
Important

If you're in crisis right now

Forget the Date is a peer-support community, not a substitute for emergency or licensed mental health care. If you are in immediate danger or crisis — including if you feel unsafe because of a partner or former partner — please reach out to a professional resource right away.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988, US)
  • Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (US)
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 (US)
  • Your local emergency services number
  • A trusted licensed therapist or counselor