Welcome to AfterWords
– For Unfinished Conversations
After the loss, say the words you wish you could say — and begin to heal your heart.
AfterWords is a space for the words you never got to say.
It’s for the I’m sorrys that stayed stuck in your chest.
The I miss yous you whispered into the dark.
The I wish you knews that never found their way out.
Grief comes in many forms — the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the absence of someone who is still alive but no longer present in your life. No matter the reason, it often leaves us carrying unfinished conversations.
AfterWords exists to help you give those words a voice.
Not because speaking them changes the past — but because it can change the way you carry it.
Call the AfterWords line anytime: 480-404-5454 — speak freely, release your heart, and find a little space to breathe.
The Science of Suppressed Grief
Grief isn’t just an emotion — it’s an experience that lives in your entire being.
When we keep it inside, the body, mind, and spirit all feel the weight.
The Body
When we hold back grief, our nervous system can stay in a constant state of alert.
Stress hormones like cortisol remain elevated, which can lead to inflammation, tension, digestive issues, headaches, and even changes in heart health.
Your body needs the release as much as your heart does.
The Mind
Unexpressed grief often turns into overthinking, replaying moments, or imagining conversations that never happened.
This mental loop can contribute to anxiety, low mood, irritability, and difficulty focusing.
Giving your grief words helps clear the mental space for presence and peace.
The Spirit
Holding in grief can create a quiet disconnection from life — a sense of being here, but not fully in your life.
It can dull joy, weaken intuition, and make the world feel smaller.
Speaking your truth, even privately, can restore a sense of connection, meaning, and lightness.
When grief has no voice, it doesn’t disappear — it settles in.
When it’s spoken, it begins to move.
Why I Got the Number
One quiet moment, I had an idea: Is there a phone number people can call to talk to someone who has passed?
I discovered there wasn’t — though there are phone booths around the world where people can “call” their loved ones in spirit.
That inspired me to get a real phone number — 480-404-5454 — for anyone who wants to call the person they’re missing.
I lost my mom in 2021 and my dad in 2023. And I still wish I could call them — especially on those drives home from work to say hi and catch up.
I know what it’s like to carry words that never got the chance to be heard.
The ache doesn’t fade just because time passes — it stays, tucked in the corners of your mind and heart.
I wanted to create a way for those words to finally have somewhere to go.
That’s why I got this phone number.
It’s a place where you can call, speak freely, and release what you’ve been holding inside.
You can be anonymous. You can cry. You can yell or whisper. You can say everything you wish you could say.
Some messages may be shared anonymously, with love, to help others know they’re not alone in their grief.
Because hearing another person’s truth can help us find the courage to speak our own.
Your words matter. Your grief matters. And you deserve the relief of letting them out.
I’m Jae Hart, and my heart is with you if you’re carrying the weight of loss. Grief has a way of reshaping our world—it never truly leaves us, but we can learn to carry it differently, with more gentleness and even moments of joy.
My own journey through loss has taught me that while the pain may always be part of us, healing is possible. It doesn’t mean forgetting the ones we love—it means finding ways to keep living with their memory beside us, instead of the hurt overwhelming us.
Along with personal experience, I’ve received training in grief support and bring the tools I’ve used in my own healing—gentle practices like hypnotherapy, EFT tapping, meditation, affirmations, and mirror work. These approaches create space for release, comfort, and the possibility of new strength in the midst of sorrow.
I believe healing happens in small, compassionate steps. You don’t have to walk this path alone. If you feel ready to receive support and learn tools to help you carry your grief with more peace and love, I’d be honored to walk beside you.
Stay Connected with
Gentle AfterWords monthly Newsletter
Receive monthly letters filled with gentle affirmations, healing practices, and heartfelt encouragement to support you on your grief journey.
You’re not alone — these messages are here to remind you that your feelings matter and your voice deserves to be heard.
Comfort for tough moments:
a gentle guide to finding relief & strength
Comfort for Tough Moments: A Gentle Guide to Finding Relief and Strength is a short, supportive course designed for anyone navigating grief, sadness, or heavy emotions. Through a series of gentle tools — including breathing exercises, humming techniques, guided recordings, affirmations, and journaling prompts — this course gives you practical ways to create moments of calm, release, and comfort whenever you need them.
Grief & Emotional Support Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Here are trusted resources you can reach out to anytime:
AfterWords Voice Line
480-404-5454
Call to speak your unfinished words to a safe, anonymous listener. Your voice matters.
Emergency & Crisis Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services: 1-800-662-4357 (SAMHSA)
Helpful Websites
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Grief Recovery Method
The Compassionate Friends
Hospice Foundation of America
Remember: You are not alone. It’s okay to ask for help.