We didn’t start as a polished nonprofit with a five-year plan. GrowGlowGracefully began as something far simpler, a space where people could talk without judgment.

Katie, our founder, is a survivor herself. She knows the sting of silence, the weight of carrying trauma, and the exhaustion of trying to “fit in” when the world tells you to filter, conform, and pretend. What began as conversations with veterans online slowly grew into something bigger: a community hungry for honesty, grounding, and tools that actually work.

Today, GrowGlowGracefully is a nonprofit dedicated to creating that softer landing place for veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and anyone carrying heavy things in life. We share research without the academic fog, offer grounding practices you can use in the middle of a panic spiral, and remind people they’re not just another face in the scroll.

Our name says it all: grow through what you’ve lived, glow with the wisdom you’ve gained, and do it gracefully on your own terms.

There are numerous wellness spaces available online. Frankly, most of them either want to sell you supplements or tell you to “just manifest better vibes.” We don’t buy that.

We’re different because;

It’s personal. This isn’t just theory; it’s lived experience combined with real research.

It’s safe. Veterans and survivors can share without fear of being minimized or dismissed.

It’s practical. Grounding tools, check-ins, and lessons you can actually use on a hard Tuesday, not just lofty advice.

It’s gentle. Healing isn’t a race. We don’t measure your worth in “progress reports.”

It’s human. No spammy subscriptions. No bots. Just real people reading, writing, and responding.