Welcome to Hearts in the Dark. This is a space for anyone carrying grief fresh or old, loud or quiet, complicated or confusing. Here, you don’t have to be strong. You don’t have to explain yourself. You don’t have to pretend. This community was built so you can speak your truth, feel your feelings and connect with others who understand. We honour loss by honouring each other through honesty, compassion and presence. 💬 What to do first: - Read the [Community Rules] to understand how we keep this space safe - Introduce yourself in the Introductions category (only if you feel ready) - Visit Daily Check‑Ins to share how you’re feeling today - Browse Grief Stories or Coping Tools for support and reflection - Save Hard Days & Heavy Moments for when you need to be held not fixed You’re not alone here. You’re part of something gentle, real and human. Take your time. You belong.

If you’re reading this, I want to start by saying: I’m glad you’re here. Not because of the pain that brought you, but because you chose not to carry it alone today. This community was created for anyone walking through grief the fresh kind, the quiet kind, the complicated kind, the kind that lingers long after the world thinks you should be “better.” Here, you don’t have to pretend. You don’t have to be strong. You don’t have to hide the parts of your story that feel too heavy for the outside world. Hearts in the Dark exists so we can speak our grief without judgement, without pressure and without being told to “move on.” We honour loss by honouring each other through honesty, compassion and community. Take your time settling in. Read quietly if that’s all you can manage today. Share when you feel ready. There’s no right way to be here. You’re not alone in the dark. Not anymore.