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Open to Hope ® is a non-profit with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. We invite you to read, listen and share your stories of hope and compassion.

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The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you.

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Kim Burditt: Living With Suicide Loss

Are you struggling with suicide loss? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley as they speak with Kim Burditt, whose brother, a US Marine Corps veteran, died by suicide in April 2010. Kim is currently the Senior Manager of Donor Engagement for Black Box Project, a unique suicide prevention initiative for loss survivors at the non-profit organization Stop Soldier Suicide.

Sarah Reed Vollmann and Joann M. O’Leary: Born After the Death of a Sibling

Were you born after your sibling died? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley as they speak with Sarah Reed Vollmann and Joann M. O’Leary for a lively discussion of the obstacles and repercussions related to a subsequent sibling death. Vollmann and O’Leary co-authored Shadows of a Deceased Sibling and Family Journeys of Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sarah-Reed-Vollmann-and-Joann-M-OLeary_-Born-After-the-Death-of-a-Sibling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Open to Hope TV

Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope.

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Twenty Years after the Death, Mother Honors Her Child

Twenty Years after the Death As bereaved parents, we need encouragement to remember and honor our children as often and as long as we wish. There is no time limit on grieving. Any time is appropriate to bring attention to the memory of a loved one. In my initial years following the physical death of my 19-year-old daughter, Melissa, unspeakable pain overwhelmed my life. Although I functioned, heartbreak ruled my existence. Ever so slowly color began to mingle with the darkness of grief. Now, twenty years after the death, the tapestry of my life is filled with peace, joy, love, […]

When Both Parents Die

When Both Parents Die May is when most people start to plan their summer vacations; May is the month my heart pounds louder than anything I have ever heard. It’s the month I lost my parents 9 years and 3 days apart. It’s the month my father-in-law passed away. In May 2023, my father and my husband’s father died 2 days apart, one day shy of Mom’s 9th death anniversary. I know, my story sounds like an episode from a horror show. There’s something peculiar about becoming parentless when you’re already “grown.” People assume it’s easier. People who haven’t lost both […]

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Kim Burditt: Living With Suicide Loss

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Twenty Years after the Death, Mother Honors Her Child

When Both Parents Die

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Kim Burditt: Living With Suicide Loss

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Twenty Years after the Death, Mother Honors Her Child

When Both Parents Die

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