Give the Gift of Being Heard
Some gifts say
"I thought of you."
This one says
"I hear you."
When life feels heavy—grief, overwhelm, tough transitions, or just too much noise—having someone who truly listens can be the greatest relief.
A HOLD Listening Appointment offers calm, comfort, and clarity. No advice. No fixing. Just space to talk and breathe.
What is a professional listening appointment?
HOLD offers confidential listening appointments via phone or Zoom for people carrying emotional weight—grief, overwhelm, frustration, or big decisions. Our trained listeners provide calm, compassionate presence without judgment, advice, or pressure. Founded by Deb Porter, a former chaplain with extensive training in care and counseling, HOLD creates a space where people feel genuinely heard and supported—no fixing, just listening. HOLD is not therapy, and not coaching, but rather a compassionate ear for someone to lean on for immediate relief. Deb trains all HOLD listeners.
This makes a meaningful gift for:
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A teacher
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A new parent
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A grieving friend
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A college student far from home
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A caregiver with no time for themselves
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Or someone who always listens to everyone else
How It Works
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You'll get a confirmation email right away.
It will include a unique gift code and the value of your gift certificate. -
You can give the gift however you’d like—
forward the email, write the code in a card, or use our printable version. -
The person you’re giving it to will go to our website, choose a time that works for them, and enter the code when booking.
That's it. Everything is confidential. The experience is theirs.
"Wow, I did not expect the sense of relief to be so immediate and tangible."
"Sometimes you just need to vent."
"Your kindness and compassion really made me feel heard and valued."
When You Give This Gift
You’re not saying “I don’t want to listen.”
You’re saying: “I care enough to make sure you’re heard—really heard.”
Not sure how to gift?
Use the messaging below for cards, texts, or conversations.
“I know I can’t always be there the way you need… but I found someone who can be.”
“Sometimes I don’t have the right words. This is a gift where words aren’t needed—you just get to be yourself.”
“You deserve space to say anything—without worrying about how it lands. This is that space.”
“I love you deeply… and I know I’m not always the best listener. This is someone who is.”
“There are things you may not want to tell me—and that’s okay. I still want you to have support.”
“I see how much you carry. You shouldn’t have to carry it alone.”
“You always show up for others. This is a chance for someone to show up for you"
“I know there’s nothing I can say to fix this. But I can give you a space to say what you need to say, when you’re ready.”
“You don’t have to explain, hold it together, or protect anyone else’s feelings in this space. Just breathe and be.”
“You spend every day listening and supporting others. This time, someone’s here to listen to you.”
