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I Have Lost 2 Sons, a Brother and My Mother. What Do I Do Now?

Posted on September 27, 2007 - by admin

My youngest son, Chad 17 died in and auto wreck on 1-1-04 at age 17, his older brother was all that held me together. Chuck turned 20 that year, we just hung on to each other. I made him leave me and go to college one week after the funeral. We take everyday. Then 2-12-2006 I got the next horrible phone call telling me Chuck was dead. Now I just don’t know what to do. I CAN’T get over it. I was getting a little better and then on July 6th my brother died and on july 7 my mom […]

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My Daughter was Killed on My Motercycle

Posted on September 27, 2007 - by admin

Katrina- My heart goes out to you. On August 25th, 2007, I laid my motorcycle down and as the tragic events go?that ride cost me my 10year old daughter. She was riding on the bike w/me. Brooke was my everything. I was there, I lived it and I live w/the lingering guilt everyday, I did this to her. I go to bed each night hating myself and wake up everyday wondering why people are so kind to me. If it weren?t for my 12 year old son, I think my husband would outwardly hate me for the responsibility I bare […]

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Poem: Colors

Posted on September 26, 2007 - by admin

The Earth lost all its color the day you went away I look around and all I see are different shades of gray If I to traveled up to space and looked in the rear view mirror The Earth would be as pale as the moon Without you living here. The forests dull, fields turning brown All I know each day is that you’re not around. Bright orange poppies Amazing color you might see… But even they look faded… insignificant to me. Where did the beauty go? Why can’t I see it? Why did the world fade away. It doesn’t […]

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My 3 Day Old Granddaughter Died

Posted on September 25, 2007 - by admin

My granddaughter died when she was three days old her mother was in labor and fell which caused the placenta to tear loose from the wall. I have been dealing with the loss but my greater concern is my daughter-in-law I love her as my own and she is not the same mother that she was to her other 2 children she feels that everything is ok but I really that she needs more help this is a loss that has no time limit or timetable for when ?we?re all better? I just don?t want to lose her too!!! I […]

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I Lost My Son 4 Years Ago

Posted on September 25, 2007 - by admin

I lost my 33 year old son 4 years ago. We were like each half of one whole person. My love for him was very intense and when he died in a cliff dive in Lake Havasu, AZ, I died too. I have another son and a grandson that I love but nothing seems to give me any joy in life. Maybe someone can tell me how to get my joy back. I say I had 2 lives, back when I was happy and the other when my son Seanne died. Can I expect to feel this way the rest […]

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I Lost My Son in 2001

Posted on September 25, 2007 - by admin

I LOST MY SON CHASE IN 2001 AND I AM LIVING PROOF THAT GREIF NEVER GOES AWAY, GRIEF WILL MAKE YOU LIKE I WANNA SAY HEARTLESS AND COLD.BUT ALL THAT CAN BE DONE HAS BEEN DONE SO YOU TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME. Donna Dear Donna We are so very sorry for your loss and we, too, know that the grief never goes away but it does lessen so you can resume a more normal life. It takes some work on your part to avoid becoming heartless and cold and we recommend you find some help to deal with […]

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Use A Wake-Up Ritual To Cope With The Death Of Your Loved One

Posted on September 24, 2007 - by admin

The death of someone loved often causes major changes in the way we deal with life. And, a proven way to manage change is through the use of rituals. One major function of ritual, among others, is to provide a means of combating the disorganization and sense of helplessness that pervades the grief experience. In this vein, how you start each day when you are mourning is indeed very important in terms of how the rest of the day unfolds. Few mourners consider instituting an informal ritual at the beginning of the day. Yet, it could help you integrate your […]

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I Lost My 13 Year Old Daughter in a Motorcycle Accident

Posted on September 21, 2007 - by admin

I LOST MY DAUGHTER WHO JUST TURNED 13 AUG 31 2006 SHE WAS VISITING HER BROTHER IN LAS VEGAS AND WAS KILLED AFTER FLYING OFF THE BACK OF MY SONS MOTORCYCLE. I AM STILL GRIEVING AND SEEMS AS THOUGH I AM JUST WAKING UP AFTER A YEAR SLOWLY. COULDNT WORK THE GUILT OF NOT BEING THERE LINGURES BUT DONT PUT A TIME LIMIT ON YOUR CHILDS DEATH NO ONE REALLY KNOWS. KATRINA Dear Katrina, We are so very sorry for your loss. There is nothing harder than losing a son or a daughter regardless of the circumstances, but a sudden […]

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My 20 Year Old Son Disappeared 13 Months Ago

Posted on September 20, 2007 - by admin

My name is Carolyn. I have a unique and sad situation. My 20 year old son moved to Louisiana on April 2006. He moved there to get to know his biological father. For a while things seemed to be going well. Clinton eventually got a job working on an oil rig. He loved it! On August 21, 2006 he turned 21. On September 1, 2006 he vanished without a trace. Law enforcement believes that he is dead and they have indicated that they believe it if foul play and have gone so far as to say they believe he was […]

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Beyond The Death Of A Child

Posted on September 20, 2007 - by admin

Research Summary Report on the Social impacts and economics costs of the death of a child The Aug/Sep issue of the TCF Victoria (Aus) Magazine announced the publishing of this research report, which I know you?ll find interesting if you haven?t already seen it. You can see the Summary Report, Fact Sheet, a case study, and the press release on their website http://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au? Dr. Heidi?s Death Studies article on siblings? continuing bonds is listed in the bibliography. ?

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