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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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Zaneta Gileno: Self-Compassion in Grief: Turning Loss into Purpose and Healing

Looking for ways to care for yourself after loss? Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley welcome guest Zaneta Gileno, a grief professional, social worker, and psychotherapist. Zaneta shares how she found self-compassion, purpose, and emotional freedom after losing her parents. She runs Hope Rising Psychotherapy & Wellness, offers individual grief and trauma support, leads retreats, and teaches at Columbia University.

Bill Beckett: The Empty Side of our Bed: Moving Forward After the loss of a Soul Mate

Losing a soul mate is devastating. Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley talk with Bill Beckett, who discusses his spiritual, physical, and emotional challenges after losing his wife to pancreatic cancer and his job due to ageism. He wrote The Empty Side of Our Bed: A Journey in Love, Loss and Moving Forward. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bill-Beckett_-The-Empty-Side-of-Our-Bed-Moving-Forward-After-the-loss-of-a-Soul-Mate.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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Grief and Guilt: Why We Blame Ourselves After a Loss

Grief and guilt are deeply intertwined — “what if” and “if only” haunt many grieving people. Here’s why guilt is such a common part of loss, the different forms it takes, and how to release blame you were never meant to carry.

Crying and Grief: Why Tears Are Healing (And When They Stop)

Crying and grief are deeply connected, but the relationship is complicated. Some bereaved people cry constantly; others can’t seem to cry at all. Here’s what the science actually says about crying in grief, and 6 ways to honor your own pattern — whatever it looks like.

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Open to Hope is an online community offering inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery. We believe hope is the bridge between loss and recovery.

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Over 7000 articles written by our authors

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Zaneta Gileno: Self-Compassion in Grief: Turning Loss into Purpose and Healing

Bill Beckett: The Empty Side of our Bed: Moving Forward After the loss of a Soul Mate

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Grief and Guilt: Why We Blame Ourselves After a Loss

Crying and Grief: Why Tears Are Healing (And When They Stop)

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Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

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Over 7000 articles written by our authors

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Zaneta Gileno: Self-Compassion in Grief: Turning Loss into Purpose and Healing

Bill Beckett: The Empty Side of our Bed: Moving Forward After the loss of a Soul Mate

Open to Hope TV

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Grief and Guilt: Why We Blame Ourselves After a Loss

Crying and Grief: Why Tears Are Healing (And When They Stop)

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