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Please note: All quotes are genuine from our users, followers, and fans, but have been anonymized to honor the safety and security values of Fresh Starts Registry.
Registries
Rebuild your home and your lifeโone meaningful item at a time.
Our free, easy-to-use registries let you create a list of the items you actually need as you start over. From kitchen essentials to cozy bedding, loved ones can gift support that truly helps you rebuild your next chapter.
Experts
Connect with trauma-informed professionals who understand fresh starts.
Our Expert Guide features vetted divorce and life transition professionalsโfrom therapists and coaches to lawyers, financial planners, and organizersโwho are here to guide you through the emotional and practical steps of change.
Education
Knowledge is powerโespecially during transition.
Explore our library of compassionate, plain-language resources: podcasts, blog posts, workshops, and guides that walk you through every stage of rebuilding. We translate complex systems into clear, empowering steps so you never have to face it alone.
Not sure where to start?
That's normal.
There's a lot here โ experts, resources, a magazine, a registry, more than a few ways to ask for help. You don't need to figure out which one first. Answer two quick questions and we'll point you to the right place. No email required, no commitment โ just a shortcut to what you actually need right now.
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Itโs time to re-think the registry for when you really need it most.
A Fresh Start begins with brave decisions, bold moves, and brand new linens.
Build your registry with our bundles
A divorce registry is a curated list of home essentials and support items that friends and family can gift someone starting over after separation or divorce.
Basic Bundles
Room Bundles
Support a Fresh Start
Be Part of Someone's New Beginning
You don't have to know someone personally to make a difference. Become a Registry Fairy or contribute to the fund โ every gesture helps someone rebuild with dignity.
Become a Registry Fairy
Gift an item from someone's divorce registry. Pick a registry, choose something they need, and send a little magic their way.
Become a FairyContribute to the Fairy Fund
Not sure what to gift? The Fairy Fund pools contributions to purchase items across multiple registries โ stretching every dollar further.
Contribute to the Fund
Weโre writing a book!
Divorce Happens: A Compassionate Guide to Starting Fresh
A book from Genevieve Dreizen & Olivia Howell, co-founders of Fresh Starts Registry
Published by Sheldon Press | Hachette UK ยท Coming late August 2027
The Divorce Happens Community
Launching September 2026, The Divorce Happens Community is a free year-long, intimate space for anyone facing, moving through, or healing from a divorce. Over twelve months, you'll find honest stories from people who get it, real education to help you make clearer decisions, and a place to chat, ask questions, and be heard โ before, during, and after. Divorce can feel impossibly lonely. This is where you don't have to do it alone. Come find your people, borrow some hope, and walk the year with a community that's growing right alongside you.
Check it out HERE โ
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Join the Fresh Starts Expert Guide
Be part of the first trauma-informed network built for professionals who support people through life transitions.
We connect vetted experts like you with individuals seeking trusted guidance, and with a thriving professional community that believes in collaboration over competition.
Referrals
Reach the people who need your work most.
Fresh Starts is where clients come to find their next chapterโand the professionals who can help them get there. Your profile connects you directly with individuals actively looking for services like yours.
Networking
Collaborate, learn, and grow with other trusted experts.
Our networking events, workshops, and co-working sessions make it easy to meet aligned professionals, exchange referrals, and build meaningful partnerships that grow your practice.
Community
You donโt have to build your businessโor support othersโalone.
Inside Fresh Starts, youโll find a supportive, inclusive space where professionals share ideas, celebrate wins, and collaborate on opportunities like podcast interviews, press features, and joint projects.
Join 190+ trauma-informed professionals redefining how we support people through life changesโtogether.
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The Divorce Guide Series
Navigating divorce is hardโbut you donโt have to do it alone. The Divorce Guide Series offers clear, supportive, and practical advice for every stage of the journey. From asking the right questions to finding help with limited resources, each book is designed to guide you forward with confidence. Live titles include Your Divorce Support Team and What to Consider When You're Considering Divorce.
Available Now:
Totally free. No emails collected.
Send it to your friend. Weโre here for you. Weโve got you.
Real conversations. Real support. Real life.
Fresh Starts Podcast Network
An Award-Winning Podcast Team
Our original podcast Jenny Says So just won Best Creative Branded Podcast at the 2025 Quill Podcast Awards!
At Fresh Starts, we believe in telling real, supportive stories that matterโand the industry noticed. From etiquette to emotional resilience, our podcasts help you feel seen, supported, and strong.
Divorce Happens is a consistently Top 100-charting US podcast.
Discover Your Fresh Start Style
Take the Interior Design Vibes Quiz
Not sure what your new space should feel like? Whether youโre rebuilding after a big life change or just craving a refresh, our 2-minute quiz helps you discover your design styleโno HGTV degree required. From Cozy Minimalist to Bold & Grounded, weโll match you with a vibe that reflects who you are now.
โจ Plus, youโll get a custom Pinterest board, a curated Fresh Starts Registry bundle, and a playlist to set the perfect mood for your fresh start.
Itโs fun, quick, and super insightful.
Calling all Divorce Professionals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a divorce registry? A divorce registry is a curated list of home essentials and support items โ things like bedding, kitchen supplies, and self-care tools โ that friends and family can purchase to help someone starting over after separation or divorce. Fresh Starts Registry created the category in 2021.
Who is Fresh Starts Registry for? Fresh Starts Registry supports anyone going through separation or divorce. Whether you're in the early stages of considering divorce, actively navigating the process, or rebuilding your life after, Fresh Starts offers a registry, a vetted expert directory, free educational resources, podcasts, and a community of support.
How do I find a divorce professional through Fresh Starts? Visit the Expert Guide at freshstartsregistry.com/experts to browse 150+ vetted divorce and life transition professionals โ including attorneys, therapists, financial planners, coaches, and mediators โ searchable by specialty.
Is Fresh Starts Registry free to use? Yes. Building a registry, downloading the Divorce Guide Series books, and accessing the free resource library costs nothing. The Expert Guide is also free to browse. Divorce professionals can join as members starting at $25/month.