FOUNDER STORY

Why Grivio Peer Support Exists

Blaine Siddall, Founder and CEO of Grivio Peer Support, at Victoria Harbour

Grivio began with a loss, a conversation and the realization that caring is not always the same as understanding.

After losing my father, I discovered there were conversations I could not have with friends and family, even though they cared deeply and felt the loss too.

The idea became clearer while speaking with a coworker who was struggling with feelings I recognized. That conversation showed me the value of being heard by someone who truly understands the experience behind the words.

I created Grivio Peer Support to make those connections easier to find—for grief, mental health challenges, recovery, caregiving, loneliness and other life-changing experiences.

Grivio is not being built to replace therapy, healthcare or crisis support. It is being built as an additional tool: a safe, compassionate community grounded in shared lived experience.

Blaine Siddall
Founder & CEO, Grivio Peer Support