“I didn’t realize how much mental energy I was spending answering ‘What do you need?’ until I made a Salto registry. It took that pressure off completely.”
“People genuinely wanted to help—but didn’t know how. Sharing my registry gave them a way to show up without me having to explain everything over and over.”
“It felt like a weight was lifted. I’ve been so worried and wasn’t sure how to help. Nothing seemed like ‘the right’ thing to do. The registry made is easy for me to help and keep helping. I decided to purchase one item each week so that she knew someone was always thinking about her.”
“It turned a lot of ‘thinking of you’ texts into real, tangible support. That made a bigger difference than I expected.”
“I kept saying ‘we’re okay’ when people asked how to help. The registry made it easier to actually say yes.”
“It helped our friends feel useful. I think that mattered just as much as the items themselves.”
“There were days I didn’t have the energy to even think about what I needed. Having it already listed out made everything easier.”
“Support doesn’t end after the first couple of weeks and this helped us keep that support going without feeling like we were asking for too much.”
“It felt more personal than a generic gift. Everything that showed up was something we truly needed.”
“Honestly, it made people feel closer to us during a really isolating time.”
“I wanted to help but didn’t want to say or send the wrong thing. The registry made it so easy to choose something meaningful.”
“It took away the guesswork. I knew what I sent would actually be used.”
“It felt good to do something that truly helped, not just send a message.”
“I’ve had friends go through this before and never knew how to show up. I wish this existed back then.”
