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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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Julie McLellan-Mariano: Transformation After Tragedy: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Healing

Struggling with loss? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley as they talk with Julie McLellan-Mariano, who shares how she accepted living without her son Jonathan and chose transformation over stagnation. Learn how volunteer work helped her move forward without guilt or shame. Julie is the author of “We LOVE each other: A Healing Journal for Grieving Children.”

Eric Brown: Honoring Their Story Transforming Loss into Living Portraits

On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley discuss with Portrait artist Eric Brown his work in helping people heal through grief by transforming cherished memories into living works of art. His charcoal portraits are created for one purpose: to honor the legacy, story, and spirit of a loved one who has passed on.

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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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The Poem Was The Meaning

After my son died, I did not lose the ability to speak. I could answer questions, describe what had happened, and walk someone through the sequence of events in a way that sounded complete. I could even say it plainly: I got a call from a stranger, three thousand miles away, telling me my son was dead. I sat in my office chair, frozen. That is not something I’ll forget. On the surface, nothing was wrong with my language. Words still worked for logistics—phone calls, explanations, the details people needed. I could confirm, clarify, repeat. But when it came to […]

Father’s Day After Loss: 8 Ways to Cope When the Holiday Hurts

Father’s Day after loss can feel like a long, loud reminder of everything you no longer have. Whether you’re grieving your dad, your child, your partner, or another father figure, here are 8 compassionate, therapist-tested ways to cope with grief on Father’s Day, honor the man you loved, and find a quiet thread of hope on a tender day.

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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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HOPE

Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

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Over 7000 articles written by our authors

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Julie McLellan-Mariano: Transformation After Tragedy: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Healing

Eric Brown: Honoring Their Story Transforming Loss into Living Portraits

Open to Hope TV

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The Poem Was The Meaning

Father’s Day After Loss: 8 Ways to Cope When the Holiday Hurts

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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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Julie McLellan-Mariano: Transformation After Tragedy: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Healing

Eric Brown: Honoring Their Story Transforming Loss into Living Portraits

Open to Hope TV

Fromour blog

The Poem Was The Meaning

Father’s Day After Loss: 8 Ways to Cope When the Holiday Hurts

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