Ways to say thank you

We hear this a lot from people who've received something from a Registry Fairy: how do I say thank you?

First, a note about our Registry Fairies. They give quietly, on their own terms, and they don't do it to be thanked. There's no expectation attached to what you received, from them or from us. Nothing on this page is a condition, a favour owed or a way to "earn" support. It was given freely, and it's yours.

If you'd still like to pay it forward, the most meaningful thing you can do is help the next person find us. Here are a few easy ways, with words already written so you can just copy, paste and go.

Only share what feels comfortable. You never have to mention your divorce publicly, and every option below works without it.

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Share about us on social media

A post or story from someone who's been there carries more weight than anything we could say about ourselves. Pick whichever caption fits, tweak it if you like, and tag us so we can say thank you back.

Our handle is @freshstartsregistry everywhere.

If you're open about your fresh start

Starting over is a lot. A Registry Fairy from @freshstartsregistry picked something off my registry, and honestly, it meant more than they'll know. If you or someone you love is going through a divorce or a big life change, Fresh Starts has a free registry, free resources and a whole community of people who get it. freshstartsregistry.com

If you'd rather keep it general

Know someone going through a divorce or starting over? Send them to @freshstartsregistry. Free registry, free resources, and a lot of kindness. freshstartsregistry.com

Quick story or status

Grateful for @freshstartsregistry ๐Ÿ’› If you need a fresh start, they're a good place to begin.
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Leave us a testimonial

A few words about your experience helps someone who's hesitating take the first step. It also helps us keep the Registry Fairy program going.

It takes about two minutes. You choose how you're credited (anonymous is the default) and where we're allowed to share it, including "just for the team."

All testimonials on our site are anonymised to honour the safety and privacy of our community.

Share your story (opens testimonial form in new tab)
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Tell your divorce professionals about us

This is the single best way to help. Your attorney, mediator, therapist, coach or financial planner meets people right at the start, often before anyone else knows. If they know about Fresh Starts, they can pass it along to every client who needs it.

What's useful for them to know:

Something to say in your next session

"Have you heard of Fresh Starts Registry? They've been really helpful for me. They have a free divorce registry, free resource consults and a directory of divorce experts. It might be good to pass along to other clients."

A quick text or portal message

Quick one: I've found Fresh Starts Registry really helpful (free divorce registry, free resource consults, expert directory). Thought you might want it for other clients: freshstartsregistry.com
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Send your professional an email

If it's easier to write than to bring it up, here's an email you can copy, add their name to and send. The links stay clickable when you paste it into Gmail or Outlook.

Swap in your own words anywhere. A line about what helped you will mean the most.

Email to your divorce professional

Hi [Name], I wanted to pass along a resource that's helped me, in case it's useful for your other clients. Fresh Starts Registry is the world's first divorce registry, and it's free to create one. They also run a Registry Fairy program, offer free resource consults that connect people with support, and have a guide to vetted divorce experts, plus a magazine and podcasts. It made a real difference for me, so I thought you might want to have it on hand. If you're ever interested, they also have a community for divorce professionals. Thank you for everything, [Your name]
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Pass the kindness on

That's the whole spirit of the Registry Fairy program: someone showing up for someone else, no strings attached. One of the best ways to say thank you doesn't involve us at all.

A few ideas, big or small, whenever you have the room for it:

  • Send a note or a text to someone you know is having a hard time. Just "thinking of you" is enough.
  • Drop off a coffee, a meal or a treat for a friend, neighbour or colleague.
  • Pass along things you no longer need to someone setting up a new home.
  • Offer an hour of help: school pickup, a lift, carrying boxes, keeping someone company.
  • Pay for the person behind you, leave a generous tip, or say something kind to a stranger.
  • Someday, if and when it feels right, become a Registry Fairy yourself.

There's no scale for this. A small kindness on a hard day counts just as much as a big one.

And if all you have the energy for right now is getting through the week, that's more than enough. Thank you for letting us be a small part of your fresh start.