For the past four years, we’ve been building ShareWell with a bold mission: to connect people through life’s challenges — whatever they’re going through, wherever they are.
Today, we’re taking our biggest step yet and I’m proud to share:
All support groups on ShareWell are now free.
We’ve removed every barrier between people and the support they need. Here’s why that matters and how we’re making it possible.
Why Human Support Matters
We live in a time of unprecedented disconnection. Nearly half of American adults now report feeling lonely – a staggering 40% increase since 2018. At the same time, decades of research show that the strongest predictor of long-term happiness and health is the quality of our close relationships. The contrast is stark: just as connection is proven to be the foundation of well-being, it is also what’s slipping away for so many.
And the costs are profound. Loneliness doesn’t just affect our mood, it takes a toll on our bodies too. Studies show it increases the risk of early death by up to 25% and raises the likelihood of developing dementia by 31%.
At ShareWell, we believe the most powerful solution to loneliness is also the simplest: talking to other humans who get you. At ShareWell, we’ve facilitated over 1,000,000 support connections and have seen incredible results:
- 90% of participants feel better after just one session
- Members report a 24% increase in well-being, measured by WHO-5 scores
- Group hosts see a 41% improvement in their own sense of connection, simply by supporting others
The impact goes beyond the numbers. In the last four years, we’ve seen:
- Widowers finding strength in shared loss
- New mothers exchanging joy, tips, and struggles
- People with ADHD using body-doubling to unlock productivity
- Survivors gaining courage to leave abusive relationships
- Groups gathering daily, weekly, or monthly to share wins and support each other
… and so many more transformative moments gained and celebrated within the ShareWell community. Beyond metrics and KPIs, it’s these moments of growth, change and healing that compel us forward and have shown us the service we’re providing is deeply needed.
How We’re Making Free Online Support Groups
We’re a mission-driven business with a singular north star: connect the world over shared life experiences. Making our support groups free is core to that mission and it also aligns with our business model, here’s how:
All support groups are now free. We charge a subscription for access to our expert coaching groups. We’ve seen most of our members naturally seek both – peer connection to feel understood and coaching to take the next step forward.
Here’s the best part: every coaching subscription makes it possible for 10 people to join free support groups. It’s a model where growth fuels growth and where our community sustains itself.
ShareWell has always been powered by people – the dedication of our small but mighty team, the trust of our investors and advisors, and, above all, the spirit and generosity of our members and hosts who have transformed this platform into a family.
What’s Next
We now have hundreds of free support groups on ShareWell and dozens of expert coaching groups each week. We’re proud of making 1 million connections, but we won’t rest until we’ve hit 1 billion. In an increasingly isolated world, our mission is to harness technology to restore what’s most essential: real human connection.
We’d love for you to be part of it. Join us – we’ll be waiting for you here!
Try a Support Group: sharewellnow.com/online-support-groups
Try an Expert Coaching Group: https://sharewellnow.com/expert-coaching-groups
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