About
A project of Destare Foundation, Wrocław, Poland
Why this exists
When someone is in the dark at 3 AM, the internet gives them clinical tools, inspirational listicles, and phone numbers they won't call.
Nobody built a space that simply says: here are real reasons from real people. Some were in the dark when they wrote this. You're not alone.
So we built one.
What we believe
- ·All reasons are valid. Even spite. Especially spite. “My cat would starve” is as legitimate as “my children need me.”
- ·Your reason should come from someone like you. Research shows that culturally matched content is 4× more effective. That's why we ask for demographics — so a 46-year-old woman in Wrocław sees reasons from people who get it. Not a generic list.
- ·We don't rank pain. No upvotes. No likes. No “top reasons.” Someone's reason isn't better than someone else's.
- ·The broken heart matters. If you wrote your reason while struggling, you can show that. It tells others: I was where you are when I wrote this. Solidarity without words.
- ·Privacy is a feature. No accounts. No login. No tracking. You visit, you read, you contribute, you leave.
- ·We are not a crisis intervention. We are a prevention tool with clear routing to crisis services. We don't replace hotlines, therapists, or hospitals. We exist alongside them.
Who we are
Reason for Living is a project of Destare Foundation — a Polish NGO based in Wrocław, focused on product community, education, and human-centered impact.
We build this because it aligns with our mission: using product thinking to solve real human problems. This is one of them.
This is a beta
Reason for Living launched in 2026 as an MVP. It works. But it can be so much more.
We're looking for people who want to make it more:
Mental health professionals
Clinical review, content safety, moderator training, cultural validation of the approach.
Translators & cultural partners
The wall should speak every language. We need people who can translate not just words but context.
Moderators
Every reason is reviewed by a human before it goes live. We train you. You get psychological support. Nobody moderates alone.
Developers & designers
The codebase is open to contributors. Accessibility, performance, new features, mobile experience.
Researchers
If you study suicide prevention, resilience, or digital mental health, we want to talk. Anonymized data available after ethics review.
Anyone
If this matters to you, there's a way to help. Sharing the project counts. Leaving your reason counts. Being here counts.
Get involved
Reach out through Destare Foundation or email [email protected].
No formal application. No gatekeeping. If you care about this, you're qualified.
Reason for Living is not a crisis service. If you need someone right now, please contact your local crisis line or visit findahelpline.com.
You are important. You are valid.
We want to live in a world where you exist.
If you need someone right now:
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