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SubscribeAre you struggling with what to say or do after the loss of a loved one to substance related causes? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Leslie Lagos, bereaved sibling and Director of The Sun Will Rise (TSWR) a non-profit bereavement support organization founded by bereaved parent, Robyn Houston-Bean. She also co-facilitates TSWR’s Peer Grief Support Group for People in Recovery, SADOD. Visit Leslie Lagos at: www.thesunwillrise.org https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Leslie-Lagos-Grieving-a-Death-Due-to-Substance-Related-Causes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Read MoreDo you feel like you are unable to cope after the death of a parent? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Brittany DeSantis, as they discuss how art and writing helped Brittany cope after the death of her Dad, when she was just 13 yrs. old. Through her business Peak Paper Company, Brittany has taught the art of calligraphy, watercolor and journaling worldwide. She is the author of, Forge You Not, which has hit the #1 most gifted spot on Amazon, and won a National Indie Excellence Award. Visit Brittany DeSantis at: www.peakpaperco.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Brittany-DeSantis_-Coping-with-Loss-through-Art-and-Writing-TYz70WdyNVU.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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Read MoreA bleak midwinter silently advanced and settled in, both seasonally and in my soul. Gray, dreary January days reflected my dismal mood. Like a tomb, it was cold in the house and cold in my soul. Even the garden seemed to whimper softly as I slipped back to say hello upon my return. Dark and dormant as it had ever been, I sensed a palpable dirge in the wintry woodland, descending like a cold soft rain. Retreating inside through the well-worn back door, I was struck at the sudden realization that I was the sole inhabitant of our family home. […]
Read MoreDr. Nancy Saltzman’s story of survival and resilience stands as a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to endure and find joy after devastating loss. As an accomplished educator and recipient of the Milken Family Foundation Award, Saltzman faced unimaginable tragedy when she lost her husband and two sons in a small plane crash in 1995. A Foundation of Purpose Saltzman credits her ability to survive such profound loss to her upbringing and professional background. Raised in a family that emphasized making a difference in others’ lives, she carried these values into her career as an educator and school principal. […]
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