SEEN & HEARD

Absolutely —if you're grieving, you're welcome here.

It doesn’t matter how long it’s been, how you’re showing up in your grief, or whether you feel ready to talk. There’s no right way to grieve, and there’s no judgment here.

At Tender Hearts, you’ll find real tools to help you understand your feelings and gently move through them. David Kessler offers guidance, not pressure—meeting you with compassion and insight wherever you are on your path.

You may come for the support, but what often surprises people most is the connection. You’ll hear pieces of your own story in others' words—and realize you're not as alone as you thought.

Tender Hearts might be right for you if:

• You feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed by your grief

• You want to understand better what you’re feeling—and why

• You’re tired of hiding your pain from others who don’t get it

• You want support, but on your own terms

• You’re ready for tools and community that truly meet you where you are

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to show up—and we’ll walk with you from there.

Yes—very likely, there is. Tender Hearts was created to support the many different experiences when we grieve a loved one who has died.

We offer over 25 groups, each designed to hold space for a specific kind of loss or need. You’re welcome to visit any group that feels right for you. Many members find that more than one group speaks to their story, and that’s completely okay.

These groups aren’t just about getting information—they’re about being witnessed. They are safe, compassionate spaces where you can share your story with others who truly understand. Grief can feel incredibly isolating, but in Tender Hearts, you’ll be met with empathy, not judgment.

Here are the groups currently available:

• Death of a Child 17 and under

• Death of a Child 18–26

• Death of a Child 27–37

• Death of a Child 38+

• Death of an Only Child / All Children

• Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant Death

• Death of a Spouse 50 and under

• Death of a Spouse 51–60

• Death of a Spouse 61–70

• Death of a Spouse 71 and older

• Death of a Mother

• Death of a Father

• Death of a Sibling

• Death by Suicide

• Death by Addiction

• Death by Murder

• Death by Long Illness, Cancer, or Dementia

• Anticipatory Grief

• Newly Bereaved (within 12 months)

• Second Losses after a Death (divorce, pet, estrangement)

• Multiple Losses

• Older Losses

• LGBTQ+

• Faith

• Afterlife

• Main Room – General Discussion

This is a place where your grief can be seen, your story can be heard, and healing can happen—one shared moment at a time.

That’s completely okay. Many people join Tender Hearts just to listen at first—and that’s a perfectly valid way to begin. There’s no pressure to speak or share until you feel ready.

These groups are here to meet you where you are. Some days, simply being in the presence of others who understand can be a powerful part of healing. When the time comes to share, you’ll be held with care and respect. Until then, you're welcome to just show up, breathe, and be supported in your own quiet way.

Tender Hearts is more than just a support group—it’s a full, compassionate community designed to support you through grief in a way that feels personal, flexible, and deeply human.

Unlike traditional groups that meet occasionally with a general focus, Tender Hearts offers:

• Over 25 specific loss-based groups, so you’re surrounded by people who truly understand your kind of grief.

• Weekly Friday Focus gatherings, where the entire community gathers around a meaningful grief topic.

• A short weekly video teaching to help you reflect and find gentle insight.

• Two live Heart-to-Heart talks with David Kessler weekly—intimate sessions where David shares, listens, and supports.

• A private online community where you can connect anytime, at your own pace.

Can’t join live? All Heart-to-Hearts and Friday Focus sessions are recorded, so you can watch whenever it works for you. There’s no pressure to do everything—you can participate as much or as little as you need. This is your space to be supported, seen, and gently guided, however grief is showing up for you.

Yes. Grief doesn’t have an expiration date—and Tender Hearts is here for you, no matter how long it’s been.

Some members join just weeks or months after a loss. Others come years later, when the world has moved on, but the ache remains. There’s no timeline for healing, and no “too late” when it comes to needing support.

Whether your grief feels as raw as ever, or it’s something you carry more quietly now, this space welcomes you. You don’t need to justify why you’re still grieving. We understand that love doesn’t end—and neither does the need to be seen, heard, and supported.

Tender Hearts meets you where you are in your journey. 

GENTLE HEARTS

When life changes through loss, it can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Gentle Hearts is where we begin—by naming what’s happening and creating space for the shock, the stillness, and the ache. You may feel abandoned, disconnected, or overwhelmed by painful thoughts and memories. You are not alone—and you are not “doing it wrong.” This is grief, and we will walk with you through it.

OPEN HEARTS

In Open Hearts, we start to gently notice what’s inside. We explore how grief lives in the body and mind, how trauma can keep us feeling stuck, and why remembering the good can feel just out of reach. Together, we learn how to soften around the pain, make space for love and sorrow to coexist, and begin to glimpse moments of peace, without letting go of who we love.

CURIOUS HEARTS

Grief raises big questions. In Curious Hearts, we allow ourselves to explore them, not to find quick answers, but to stay open to what healing might look like for each of us. This is a space for wondering, reflecting, and slowly unblocking the parts of the journey that feel tangled or uncertain. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to stay curious.

HONORING HEARTS

Love continues. In Honoring Hearts, we begin to explore new ways of staying connected to the person who has died. This isn’t about moving on—it’s about moving forward with them. Through rituals, storytelling, and shared meaning, we begin to reimagine a life that carries their memory with grace and purpose.

EVOLVING HEARTS

Grief changes, and so do we. In Evolving Hearts, we gently practice integrating grief into a fuller life—one that includes love, care, connection, and even joy. Together, we support one another in tending to our hearts, honoring our growth, and continuing to live with intention. This stage includes special access to exclusive content and connection for those who are walking this long road with depth and grace.