Grief is Not
Something You
Have To
Burden Alone.
Whether it was recent loss or it’s been sometime, GLADD provides the support, groups, and healing classes and all it takes is one call to get access day or night wherever in the world you are.
Serving Families
And Lives Throughout
All of the World.
Grief often lives in the small moments: a photograph, a favorite story, a familiar song, an empty chair, or a memory that arrives without warning.
At GLADD, we believe healing does not mean forgetting. It means finding safe, meaningful ways to honor the love that remains. Our community provides space for remembrance, reflection, conversation, and connection with people who understand.
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Grief often lives in the small moments: a photograph, a favorite story, a familiar song, an empty chair, or a memory that arrives without warning.
At GLADD, we believe healing does not mean forgetting. It means finding safe, meaningful ways to honor the love that remains. Our community provides space for remembrance, reflection, conversation, and connection with people who understand.
Who is GLADD for?
GLADD is for anyone experiencing grief, loss, or emotional pain after the death of a loved one or another life-changing loss.
You may be newly grieving, years into your journey, supporting someone else, or simply looking for a safe place to talk. There is no “right” stage of grief you need to be in before reaching out. If you are hurting, you are welcome here.
What kind of support does GLADD provide?
GLADD provides compassionate grief support through connection, community, support groups, healing classes, and one-on-one guidance.
Our goal is to help people feel less alone, better understood, and supported as they move through grief at their own pace. We are here to listen, walk beside you, and help you find resources that meet you where you are.
Is support available 24/7?
Yes. on June 17th, 2026 GLADD will be live. GLADD is built around the belief that grief does not follow a schedule. Difficult moments can come late at night, early in the morning, on holidays, or on ordinary days when a memory suddenly returns.
That is why GLADD offers access to support day or night, wherever you are. When you reach out, we will help connect you with care, comfort, and community.
Do I have to go through grief alone?
No. Grief can feel isolating, but you do not have to carry it by yourself.
GLADD exists to remind people that support is available, connection is possible, and healing can happen in community. Whether you need someone to listen, a group that understands, or a place to begin again, we are here for you.
Community Centered Support
Community Centered Support
Grief was never meant to be carried in isolation. GLADD brings people together through support, education, compassion, and shared understanding.
Global Access
Support is available 24/7, wherever you are in the world. Connect anytime with people who care, understand, and are ready to support you.
Collective Impact
Together, we create hope. Every story shared and every act of support helps build a stronger, more compassionate world for all.
New Book From Our Founder
8 Lessons the Dying Taught Me
Written from the bedside, not from theory, 8 Lessons the Dying Taught Me is a deeply human reflection on love, loss, forgiveness, presence, and connection.
After two decades as a hospice nurse, Christa McDonald, founder of GLADD, began to notice something extraordinary: in their final days, people often spoke with striking clarity about what truly mattered.
Through eight profound lessons, Christa shares the wisdom of the dying and offers comfort to those navigating grief, supporting a loved one, or searching for meaning in the face of loss.
At its heart, this book carries one essential truth: grief does not mean letting go. It means discovering new ways to stay connected.
“Grief doesn’t mean letting go. It means finding new ways to stay connected.”