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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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Saundra Neperud: Healing in Your Hands: Innovative Grief Support for the Digital Age

Dr. Gloria, Dr. Heidi Horsley, and guest Saundra Neperud discuss innovative online grief support. Inspired by a sobriety app after her husband’s passing, Saundra collaborated with grief therapist Emily Danekas to create The Grief App for those dealing with loss.

From Grief to Grace David Waite’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Renewal

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview David J. Waite Sr., bereaved parent who shares how he turned personal loss and loneliness into a philosophy of beauty and faith. His book, Warm Defiance: A Philosophy of Living Through Poems of Loss, Love, and Renewal, reflects his journey from grief to renewal. His song “Blue With Pearl” closes the show. Learn more about David and his code here: warmdefiance.com

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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Sudden Death vs. Anticipated Loss: How the Type of Death Shapes Grief

Sudden death and anticipated loss lead to very different grief journeys. Here’s how a sudden, traumatic death differs from a long, expected one, why each is hard in its own way, and what helps in both.

Grief and Anxiety: When Loss Brings Panic, Dread, and Worry

Grief and anxiety often arrive together — loss can trigger panic, dread, and constant worry. Here’s why anxiety is such a common part of grief, when it needs extra attention, and how to calm a grieving, anxious mind.

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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.

FIND

HOPE

Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

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Over 7000 articles written by our authors

From
our podcast

Saundra Neperud: Healing in Your Hands: Innovative Grief Support for the Digital Age

From Grief to Grace David Waite’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Renewal

Open to Hope TV

From
our blog

Sudden Death vs. Anticipated Loss: How the Type of Death Shapes Grief

Grief and Anxiety: When Loss Brings Panic, Dread, and Worry

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Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery

Open to Hope Conference

Subscribe to our Apple Podcasts

Over 7000 articles written by our authors

Fromour podcast

Saundra Neperud: Healing in Your Hands: Innovative Grief Support for the Digital Age

From Grief to Grace David Waite’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Renewal

Open to Hope TV

Fromour blog

Sudden Death vs. Anticipated Loss: How the Type of Death Shapes Grief

Grief and Anxiety: When Loss Brings Panic, Dread, and Worry

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