Talker guide
Someone to talk to about grief
Grief does not follow the calendar. Weeks after the funeral, people stop asking, and the loss is still right there. If you need someone to talk to about a death or a loss, a verified listener can give you 15 quiet minutes to remember, cry or just say their name.
18+ · remote · not therapy
You may want to talk about the person you lost, the last weeks, the guilt, the paperwork or the strange relief that sometimes shows up. You may want to talk about something else entirely and simply not be alone for a bit. A listener follows your lead.
Every kind of loss counts
Losing a mom or dad. Losing a husband or wife and becoming a widow or widower. Losing a friend, a sibling, a grandparent. Losing a dog or cat who was family. A pregnancy loss. A parent who is dying now. People sometimes feel their grief is “not big enough” to talk about. It is.
When a death is coming
Anticipatory grief — watching a parent or spouse with a terminal illness, sitting with hospice, planning a funeral — is exhausting in its own way. A short conversation can be a place to set it down for a moment. Listeners do not give medical or end-of-life guidance; they listen.
Anniversaries, holidays and late nights
The first holiday, a birthday, the date they died, or 2 a.m. when the house is quiet. You can book a time ahead of a hard date, or talk now when a listener is available.
People talk about
- Losing a parent, spouse, child, sibling or friend
- Pet loss — and deciding to put a pet down
- Being newly widowed
- A loved one who is dying, hospice and funeral planning
- Friends who have “moved on” while you have not
- Fear of death and big questions about loss
Related: faith, someone to talk to at night, family and big life changes.
FAQ: talking to someone about grief
- Can I talk to someone about grief without seeing a counselor?
- Yes. You can book a 15-minute conversation with a verified listener. It is not grief counseling or therapy — it is time with a person who will listen. If grief is making it hard to function, a licensed professional can help.
- Can I talk about losing a pet?
- Absolutely. Pet loss is real grief, and many listeners are comfortable talking about it.
- How much does a session cost?
- Each session is 15 minutes: chat (text) is $10, voice is $20 and video is $30. You pick the format before you start. There is no subscription.
- Do I have to use video?
- No. Chat or voice can feel easier when you are grieving. Join in the format you booked.
- What if I am not ready to talk about the loss itself?
- That is fine. You can talk about anything — your day, a memory, nothing in particular. The listener follows your lead.
You do not have to carry it alone tonight
Find a listener for a gentle 15-minute conversation.