Garrett Drew Ellis

Writer, End of Life Doula, Father, Believer.

I am an end-of-life doula, legacy writer, caretaker, father of four, and fellow pilgrim who has learned—often slowly—that suffering does not have the final word.

My life has been shaped by early loss, long grief, and seasons where survival itself felt like a quiet act of faith. From a young age, I learned what it means to live with unanswered questions, deep sorrow, and the kind of pain that does not resolve neatly. I have also learned what it means to be met there—by the presence of God, by the kindness of others, and by a comfort that did not remove suffering but sustained me through it.

The G.O.A.C — The God of All Comfort — was born from these lived realities and from the words of 2 Corinthians 1:3–5:

“God comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

This ministry is not an attempt to explain suffering away or rush people toward tidy conclusions. It is a commitment to presence. To listening. To honoring pain without despairing, and to bearing witness—gently and honestly—to the hope found in Christ.

I am currently pursuing theological studies with the hope of continuing this work within the life of the Church, alongside my calling as a writer and caregiver. Through writing, teaching, and accompaniment, my desire is to offer compassion, clarity, and companionship to those who are weary, grieving, or walking the long road of suffering.

In time, this work will also support the creation of a hospice home and counseling center—places where dignity, faith, and comfort are not afterthoughts, but foundations.

If you are suffering, caring for someone who is, or simply searching for language for your pain, you are not alone here.

You are welcome.

Educational & Professional Experience

Founder of Beyond Morning LLC, an end-of-life doula service, supported individuals and families navigating death with dignity and care. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor
End of Life Doula Educator with INELDA ( The International End of Life Doula Association).
Volunteer at Experience Camps, a summer camp experience for grieving children

Founder of The Center for Refuge LLC, a grief and loss resource center, provided support for grief reprocessing, advance directive creation, and legacy memoir writing for the terminally ill, the aging, and their families.
Study Circle and Institute Instructor at The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death

Certified Nursing Assistant and Notary Public in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Educational Experiences include studying English and creative writing at Central Connecticut State University and Goddard College. Graduate of Lancaster Bible College. Seminary Student at MetroBaltimore Seminary.