WHO WE ARE
221 is a self-help group committed to
helping people who are finding it hard to
come to terms with all the emotional and
practical difficulties they face after the
break-up of a marriage or
long-term partnership.
WHAT WE DO
We meet once a month.
So often, recovering from an event that
has broken our confidence is a lonely
and frightening experience.
Talking together with others in similar
situations is recognised as one of the
very best ways to recover.
We provide a six week course that
addresses the main stumbling blocks to our recovery.
Through social activities arranged by
the various groups, participants rebuild their
confidence and restore a sense of normality
to their everyday lives.
221 Divorce Support is run entirely by
volunteers.
WHY 221 WORKS
Talking together with people who
really understand, is a great comfort
and can be a lifeline.
At 221 we have all experienced
divorce and understand the trauma.
We know the challenging issues that cause
so much distress.
We understand that it takes time to
regain confidence and trust.
We understand that it takes time to get
used to being single again and to find the
motivation to move on.
221 is not a dating agency and we provide a safe and
confidential environment to aid recovery.
221 DIVORCE SUPPORT
Our 221 SELF HELP groups meet once a month and the days and times vary between each individual group.
The meetings are usually held on church premises, or in large coffee shops or
garden centres which are
easily accessible.
Our priority is always to provide a comfortable space where participants know that discretion and confidentiality
are assured.
In the true nature of self-help groups,
we do not provide any professional
advice or counselling.
The strength is from within - talking
with others in who are in similar circumstances and sharing
experiences of the mental challenges, family anxieties, financial stresses,
the legal procedures - anything that is causing concern.
Knowing that the people around you
can empathise with your distress,
is a huge relief.
WHO CAN JOIN A GROUP?
All our groups are supported by local churches, and any member of the local
community is welcome to join. All participants must have experienced,
or be experiencing a marriage break-up, or the break-up of a long-term relationship.
We welcome members of all faiths or none.
WHERE ARE THE GROUPS?
We currently have groups in Peterborough, Northampton and Cambridge.
To find your nearest group, please contact
jenny@221.org.uk
THE COURSE
"Recovering from Divorce"
During the six week course we address the main challenges of divorce,
sharing experiences, working out why we are struggling and why it can be so hard to move on.
The six week topics are:
Untying the Knot
Acceptance
Communication
The Legal Issues
Bitter or Better
Moving On
QUOTES FROM FORMER PARTICIPANTS:
"Immediately I went into the room, I felt
I was with friends"
(Trish, 54 yrs)
"Support from the 221 group helped me find the strength to move house"
(Helen, 47 yrs)
"Coming to the 221 meetings has stopped
me from falling apart"
(Ian, 61 yrs)
"I realised I was not alone"
(Anna, 35 yrs)
"I found myself laughing again"
(Tim, 41 yrs)
For further information email