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Noelle's Light is Still Growing

We are building this space one step at a time. If you have ideas, suggestions, resources, or comments that could help us grow, we would love to hear from you.

Help Us Grow

Created in memory of Noelle Ryan Strain

You don't have to carry it alone.

Noelle's Light is a calm, judgment-free space to share, find support, and connect with help.

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What is Noelle's Light?

A memorial project and peer-support community for people struggling with grief, loneliness, mental health, addiction, trauma, and loss.

How It Works

A simple, safe way to be heard

1. Share anonymously

You can write what you're going through without using your real name.

2. Reviewed first

Stories are reviewed before they appear publicly to help keep this space safe.

3. Help someone feel less alone

Your story may be the reason someone else keeps going.

Share Your Story Anonymously

Sometimes it helps just to write it out. You can share what you're going through without using your name. Your story may help someone else feel less alone.

You do not have to include your name, phone number, or personal details. This is a safe place to be heard without judgment.

Submit an Anonymous Story

In Loving Memory

Noelle's Memorial Wall

A place for photos, letters, memories, and love for Noelle.

Visit Memorial Wall

Find Help Near You

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for immediate crisis support in the U.S.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.

FindTreatment.gov

Find mental health and substance use treatment near you.

Community Stories

Shared by people who needed a place to be heard

These stories are shared anonymously or with a chosen name. Every story is reviewed before appearing here.

I feel like I destroy everything good in my life

— Anonymous

I feel like I don't really belong anywhere. I also never feel comfortable rn to really open up to anyone. It seems like when I do try to open up people don't like what comes out. And when I think I find someone who understands me they only seem to want what I can do for them. I want someone who wants to be with me at my lowest. If that person exists they deserve me at my highest

— Anonymous

I have a chronic illness. I will never get over it, there is no cure that is available to me. My family knows about it. Sometimes I just wish they would just say " hey, I'm coming over to do whatever I can to help" and actually show up. I know everyone has their own problems but it would just be nice. You know what I mean? I don't ask for help cause I feel like I'm bothering them and usually they have a reason why they can't anyway. And unfortunately I condition I have makes it almost impossible for me to offer my help to anyone else very often. But I used to, alot. I guess if you have a wife or husband or any kind of significant other, people assume that you don't need any other help. But that is not always the case. Let's help each other people. Even if they don't ask for it. You never know what someone else is going through.

— Anonymous

Share Anonymously

Share your thoughts, grief, struggles, victories, or encouragement. Posts are reviewed before appearing publicly.

Ideas for the Future

Anonymous community posts

Memorial wall

Local support group directory

Peer helper profiles

Resource submissions

Mobile app later

Immediate Support

Get Help Right Now

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call emergency services.

Call 988 Text 988 Text HOME to 741741

Noelle's Light is not monitored 24/7 and does not replace emergency care.