I used to spiral about not calling enough. A soft prompt for one person fixed that.
Maya, 47
Private messages. Only the people you invite.
Only the people you invite. No public feed. No ads. Next to Storybooks, Vault, and Tree. Included with Family Membership for six.
Stay close without the guilt spiral
A private place for papers that matter
Talk with your kin without a public feed. No ads. No algorithm. Included with Family Membership.
Invite-only access
Focus who you want to stay close to (parent, sibling, friend who is family) without managing a whole social graph.
What the family needs later
A soft reminder, not a guilt bomb. Enough signal to show up when it counts.
Lives with Storybooks + Tree
Messaging sits in the same private membership as stories and your family map, not a separate chat app to forget.
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$79 a year · six seats · Messaging included
What families say
Papers your people can actually find.
Private by design. Not another folder in email.
Jordan, 34
Thirty days of real check-ins beat a year of "we should talk more."
Elena, 52
It gets out of the way once I actually show up. That's the point.
Chris, 41
I pick my dad. The prompt lands. I call. Done, without the shame loop.
Priya, 58
Same membership as Storybooks and Tree. One private home for six.
Marcus, 45
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How messaging works
Add papers. Invite kin. Keep them close.
Step 1
Upload what matters
A parent, sibling, friend who is family: one relationship to stay close to.
Step 2
Choose who can open it
Not a guilt spiral. Enough signal to reach out before the week disappears.
Step 3
Keep it next to Tree
Call, text, visit. The tool gets out of the way once you reconnect.
Step 4
Same private membership
Messaging lives with Storybooks and Tree: one invite-only home for six.
for anyone who feels
busy
distant
unsure
overwhelmed
disconnected
Invite-only. Not another group chat.
Stay close with the people who matter.
Message the people in your Kin. Photos, updates, and check-ins stay with your membership — not an algorithm.
Included with Family Membership · kin of six
Each prompt is tailored to the relationship and the intention you described. They arrive three times a week for 30 days. Some will make you want to reach out. Some will make you realize you need more space first.
Check in with yourself each week.
Invite who can open what. Not a public drive. Not a group chat that scrolls away.
For all relationships
This works for every kind of relationship.
The ones that bring joy, the ones that feel distant, the ones you hope to rebuild.
We all care about our people. But in the noise of life, connection slips away.
We’re always online, yet many of us still feel alone.
1 in 4
U.S. adults report loneliness
36%
say they experience serious loneliness.
Messaging gives your family a place to talk that is not a public feed.
Tone and meaning can be lost in text.
Time zones and distance create gaps.
Different perspectives cause friction.
It’s hard to know how to start, or step back.
Why it matters
When you want to reach out but don’t know how. We help turn hesitation into a quiet moment of care.
Private messages, not a feed
Keep what matters where invited family can open it. Included with Family Membership.
Why it matters
When family news dies in a group chat and the people who matter never see it.
Messaging stays with your kin
With gentle reminders and simple prompts, Nudge helps you follow through, turning fleeting intentions into steady, meaningful exchanges.
Frequently asked questions
How does a Nudge Cycle work?
Messaging is the private conversation layer in your Family Membership. Talk with who you invite. Keep it next to Tree, Vault, and Storybooks.
Who can message me?
When you start, you share three things: who the relationship is with, what the opportunity or challenge is, and why it matters to you.
Your answers shape your weekly prompts. As the weeks go on, you'll be asked to check in on how things are going, and your reflections guide what comes next.
What kind of prompts will I receive?
Prompts are soft and personal. Some ask you to pause and reflect. Others gently encourage action, like reaching out or noticing what has changed. Every message is designed to help you improve the relationship in small, meaningful ways.
Is Nudge included with Family Membership?
Yes. Nudge is included with Family Membership: $79 a year for you plus five people you invite (six seats total).
Do I have to respond to every prompt?
No. Nudge isn’t about pressure or performance. It’s about staying aware and connected. You can engage with prompts when it feels right.
Who is Nudge for?
Nudge works for all kinds of relationships: family, friends, chosen family, partners, or people you've drifted from. It's for anyone you want to keep close or reconnect with.
What happens if I miss a week?
You can pick up where you left off. Every Sunday is a reset moment. Your prompts adapt based on how you’re feeling and where the relationship is.