Virtual Support Groups
Texas Liver Foundation is invested in supporting Texans in their journey towards better liver health and overall well-being. Those impacted by liver disease often face a variety of challenges finding others who share their lived experience and can offer guidance. We hope to change that with our virtual support groups.
Are You a Liver Transplant Recipient? You’re Not Alone.
The Holding Space | Support Circle is a monthly, recipient-only gathering for people navigating life before or after a liver transplant. This is a gentle, pressure-free space to talk about the emotional side of transplant—fear, uncertainty, changing identity, relationships, and everything that doesn’t fit neatly into medical conversations.
You are welcome to share, listen, or simply be present. Emotions are welcome, but never required.
2026 Monthly discussion topics are as follows:
January — Finding Your Footing: Emotions before and after transplant—fear, uncertainty, expectations, and the feeling that life is happening around you.
February — Identity Beyond Transplant: How transplant shapes identity.
March — The Emotional Roller Coaster: Big feelings, quiet feelings, unexpected ones. Talking about emotional highs and lows, when it feels like you’re riding them alone.
April — What You Couldn’t Say Out Loud: Creating space for thoughts, fears, and feelings that feel difficult, uncomfortable, or hard to share.
May — What You Wish People Understood: When well-meaning comments miss the mark. Sharing what life with liver disease and transplant is really like, beyond what others see. June — Changes in Relationships: How transplant can shift roles, dynamics, and expectations with partners, family, friends, and caregivers.
July — Living With “What If”: Uncertainty, hypervigilance, and learning to live with unanswered questions—especially around health, the future, and control.
August — Fear of Rejection (and Other Fears We Carry): Talking openly about rejection fear, getting sick, setbacks, and the anxiety that can surface long after the medical milestones pass.
September — Guilt and Gratitude: Holding gratitude alongside guilt, grief, and complicated emotions.
October — Listening to Your Body Again: Rebuilding trust with your body after illness and transplant and learning what your body is telling you.
November — When Support Fades: The crisis is over but the journey continues. Navigating loneliness, changing support, and long-term recovery.
December — Purpose After Transplant: Exploring the desire to give back, make meaning, and help others.
Click the button below to join The Holding Space | Monthly Support Circle.
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month
5:30pm (CST)
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86012053454?pwd=758WLX8wB1w4wT4cImnUiw90f5SvYb.1 (or click the button below)
Meeting ID: 860 1205 3454
Passcode: 611430
Are You a Caregiver of a Liver Disease Patient?
As a caregiver, we understand the challenges you face navigating multiple hurdles throughout your day. Join others who have been right where you are and can give you the support and guidance you need.
2026 monthly discussion topics are as follows:
January — Carrying the Weight: The invisible workload
February — Caregiver Guilt: Guilt, unrealistic expectations, and why “doing enough” as a caregiver rarely feels like enough
March — Compassion Fatigue vs. Burnout: The difference between compassion fatigue and burnout
April — You Before the Diagnosis: Reconnecting with the parts of yourself that can get lost when caregiving becomes your primary role
May — The Mental Load: A look at the nonstop mental tracking caregivers do — from medications to emotions
June — The Financial Pressure Cooker: The financial stress of long-term care
July — Fear, Hope, and Everything In Between: The emotional ups, downs, and in-betweens that come with caregiving
August — Boundaries That Feel Loving: Setting healthy boundaries in ways that support both you and your loved one
September — When They Don’t Look Like Themselves: Mood, personality, and behavior changes in transplant recipients
October — Asking for Help (When You Hate Asking for Help)
November- Exhaustion That’s More Than Tired
December- Celebrating Small Victories: Honoring your resilience, sharing small wins, and recognizing the strength it takes to keep showing up
Click the button below to join our Caregiver Corner Monthly Meetup.
When: 2nd Thursday of each month
1:00pm (CST)
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NksfEqdnSsqZHkBuspEoQA (or click the button below)
Meeting ID: 883 8487 3898
Passcode: 978052
Are You a Living Liver Donor or Interested in Becoming One?
Becoming a living liver donor is a life-changing decision. Join others who have made the decision to hear the good, bad, and the ugly about the evaluation process and beyond. Learn from the lived experience of others to help guide your decision and prepare you for giving the gift of life.
2026 monthly discussion topics are as follows:
January — Gaps in Care: What the Hospital Didn’t Prepare You For
February — The Roller Coaster: Reactions from Friends and Family
March — Naming the Fears: What We Don’t Say Out Loud
April — Relationship Changes with Recipients (Both Beautiful and Complicated)
May — Nutrition Before and After Donation
June — The Hard Stuff: Grief, Loss, Relapse, and Complications
July — Incision Care, Scar Care, and Reclaiming Your Body
August — The Sad Potato Factory: Navigating Post-Donation Depression
September — Understanding Financial Resources + Unexpected Costs
October — Body Image + Identity After Donation
November — Owning Your Story: Talking About Donation On Your Terms
December — Rebuilding Energy + Returning to Yourself
Click the button below to register for our Liver Giver Club Monthly Meetup.
When: 1st Thursday of each month
12:00pm (CST)
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MYLiNBhoSCqYrduOfTqFyQ (or click the button below)
Meeting ID: 864 1480 4437
Passcode: 338974
Why Join A Virtual Support Group?
Support groups can be so beneficial to those seeking community and support and there are many reasons to join one. Here are a few reasons to consider joining ours:
- Accessibility: Our groups are virtual, which means you can join from anywhere. All you need is an internet connection!
- Community: It’s comforting to know that there are others who understand exactly what you’re going through. Our groups offer a safe space to connect with fellow liver transplant recipients, caregivers, and living donors to share experiences, and offer mutual support.
- Information: Our groups are a treasure trove of valuable insights and information. You’ll get guidance on managing your or your loved one’s health, navigating the healthcare system, and much more.
- Empowerment: We want to empower you to take charge of your health and your life. Joining a support group is a step towards becoming your own best health advocate.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our community.
“The liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself. But it’s not the only thing that can regenerate – hope and community can too.“