About So You’ve Been Dumped

Welcome to So You’ve Been Dumped – the original breakup support site with bite.

Launched in the summer of 2000 by Thea Newcomb after three heartbreaks in quick succession (including one with a wannabe priest), SYBD has been helping the broken-hearted for over two decades. This isn’t your average pity party. It’s a place to cry, rant, reflect, rebuild, and even laugh when you’re ready.

At SYBD, we believe a breakup isn’t the end of your story. It might just be the start of a better one.

Whether you’ve been ghosted, cheated on, blindsided, or slowly faded out, this space is for you. We offer no-fluff support, community insight, and practical tools for finding your footing again. You’ll find helpful content, curated breakup stories, recovery tips, and even a bit of empowering merch over at SYBD.shop if you’re ready to wear your healing.

What We’re About:

• Real talk over toxic positivity

• Support from people who’ve actually been there

• Honesty, humour, and the occasional revenge fantasy (just for fun)

• The belief that breakups, while brutal, can lead to major growth

Over the years, SYBD has welcomed thousands of people from around the globe. Some come to share their stories. Others come just to read and realise they’re not alone. Many stay to rediscover themselves, one post, one playlist, or one journal entry at a time.

Share Your Story

Got dumped? Tell us about it. Whether it’s sad, ridiculous, empowering, or all of the above, your story might be exactly what someone else needs to read today. Submit your story here.