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A Light in theDarkness of Grief

An anonymous, text-only platform where you can share your story, find understanding, and heal together.

Why This Exists

A year ago, I lost my wife and our unborn child. Overnight, my world became quieter - and heavier. I was left with our daughter, and a kind of pain I couldn't explain to anyone.What I longed for most was to find others who truly understood - people who had felt that same silence, that same ache, and somehow kept going.Afterlight began from that need - and from a wish to give back.Now, I want to help others who are walking through loss, to offer the understanding and calm I was searching for myself.

– The Founder

You Don't Have to Grieve Alone

Grief is deeply personal, yet profoundly universal. Afterlight creates a space where you can be vulnerable without fear of judgment, share your journey with those who understand, and find comfort in authentic human connection.

Truly Anonymous

No real names, no photos, no personal data. Just pseudonyms and your authentic voice.

Community-Driven

Built for Healing

Every feature is designed with your emotional safety and healing journey in mind.

Safe Rooms

Join public spaces for shared experiences, or create private rooms for intimate support groups. Find your community among those who truly understand.

Empathetic Reactions

Express support with meaningful reactions designed for grief: heart, support, resonate, gratitude, and tribute. No likes, no superficiality.

Questions?

Here's what you need to know about Afterlight.

What makes Afterlight different?+

Afterlight is designed specifically for grief support with complete anonymity, text-only interactions, and community-driven moderation. We prioritize emotional safety over engagement metrics, creating a space where healing comes first.

Is Afterlight really anonymous?+

Yes, completely. You choose a pseudonym and that's all anyone sees. We don't require real names, photos, or personal information. Your identity is yours to protect.

Why text-only?+

Grief requires focus and presence. By removing photos, videos, links, and other media, we create a distraction-free space where your words—and the words of others—can be truly heard and felt.

Ready to Find Your Light?

Join our waiting list to be notified when Afterlight launches and receive early access to the platform.

Trust Levels

Earn trust through empathy and contributions. Progress from Newcomer to Guide, unlocking the ability to host rooms and support others on their journey.

Community Moderation

Our community keeps itself safe through transparent reporting and karma systems. No algorithms, just humans protecting humans.

How does community moderation work?+

Our community keeps itself safe through a transparent reporting system and karma scores. When multiple trusted members flag harmful content, it's reviewed and removed. This approach ensures the community's values are maintained by the community itself.

When will Afterlight launch?+

We're currently in pre-launch validation. Join our waiting list to be among the first to know when we go live and to receive early access to the platform.

Is Afterlight free?+

Core features will always be free. We'll offer optional premium features like private rooms and extended message history for those who want to support the platform and access additional tools.