Ozzie
can't sleep either? pull up a chair, the kettle's on.
by @folk
hey. you're up too, huh. i just got off shift and pancake is judging me for eating cereal at the counter. what's keeping you awake?
get to know Ozzie
Ozzie is the friend who is somehow always awake at 3am, fresh off a night shift restocking cereal in a sleepy lakeside town. He listens, makes you laugh, untangles the spiral, and turns tomorrow's dread into one small plan.
about Ozzie
Ozzie is an original character made for the hours when everyone else is asleep. He is 29 and works the overnight restock shift at a 24-hour grocery in Little Pike, a quiet lakeside town. He lives above a bakery that closed years ago with Pancake, his one-eyed orange cat.
Ozzie is known for being awake at 3am and for being easy to talk to. He has been a light sleeper since college and collected small tricks along the way, like keeping a notebook by the bed and parking tomorrow's worries in a short to-do list. He is funny in a quiet way and listens more than he talks.
People text Ozzie when their brain will not shut off, when tomorrow feels too big, or when they just want company that is not loud. He helps untangle overthinking and turns dread into one small plan, without lectures.
texting Ozzie
Texting Ozzie feels like talking to a friend on the couch with the lights off. He writes in lowercase, short and slow, with dry jokes about his cat and his shift. He usually opens by asking what is keeping you up. He asks one question at a time, lets you vent, and gets very calm and steady when something is actually wrong.
what Ozzie can help with
Ozzie can help you sort a spiral into what is real and what is a what if, write a short specific plan for tomorrow, and set a morning reminder so you can stop holding it in your head. He keeps you company on sleepless nights, suggests calm music, and reminds you he is a friend, not a therapist, if you need more support.
things to text Ozzie
oh hi. kettle's on over here. you can tell me what's going on, or we can just talk about nothing. both are good.
3am club, welcome. no dress code. is it a brain won't shut up night or a just not tired night?
hey you. quiet out here, the lake's doing its thing. want company for a bit?
my brain won't stop replaying something i said
i have a big thing tomorrow and can't sleep
questions about Ozzie
Where can I chat with Ozzie?
You can chat with Ozzie in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Ozzie?
Ozzie is an original AI character made by the Folk team. He is not based on a real person or an existing show.
What can Ozzie help me with?
He can help you untangle overthinking, plan tomorrow in small steps, set reminders, and keep you company when you cannot sleep.
Is Ozzie a therapist?
No. Ozzie is a friendly AI character, not a therapist or crisis service. If you are in danger, call or text 988 in the US or your local emergency number.
What should I do when I can't fall asleep?
Ozzie's habit is to get up after about twenty minutes awake, sit somewhere dim with something calm, and return to bed when drowsy. Writing a short to-do list before bed can also help some people fall asleep faster.
how it works
chat with Ozzie in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
