Loved One Support
The Strength of Showing Up for Others.
Supporting someone you love through hard times is one of the most significant ways to practice radical belonging. We’re here to help you navigate how to choose them, every single day.
Immediate Crisis Support
If your loved one is in immediate danger or a mental health crisis, professional help is available 24/7. You don't have to carry this alone.
Ways to Support
Active Listening
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is listen without judgment or the need to 'fix' it immediately.
Practical Kindness
Help with daily tasks like meal prep, laundry, or errands can relieve the weight of everyday pressure.
Learning the Language
Educate yourself on their specific experience to better understand the nuances of their journey.
Patient Presence
Consistency is key. Simply being in the room can provide a profound sense of safety and belonging.
Empathetic Space
Validate their feelings as real and meaningful. Avoid toxic positivity or dismissing their pain.
Sustaining Yourself
You cannot pour from an empty cup. Set boundaries that allow you to support them for the long term.
“When we choose someone in their darkness, we help them find the light they thought they’d lost forever.”
— Founder, I Choose You Inc.
How to Start the Conversation
- “I’ve noticed you’ve been carrying a lot lately. I’m here whenever you want to talk.”
- “You don’t have to have the words right now. I’m happy to just sit with you.”
- “How can I best choose you today? Is it space, or is it presence?”
- “I love you, and nothing you’re feeling changes that.”
Tools for Your Journey
These tools are here to support you as you walk alongside someone you care about. Choose what you need, and we’ll guide you from there.