Hurting and in pain and looking for hope? In times of bereavement watch, read and listen to stories of hope and recovery.
At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Shining Light Parent, Amy Diehl, shares her journey after the transition of her son and how she found hope and healing. […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Shining Light Parent, Erica Karlinsky, shares her journey after the transition of her daughter and how she found hope, healing and […]
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At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Shining Light Parent, Erica Karlinsky, shares her journey after the transition of her daughter and how she found hope, healing and […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parents, David and Shayna Miles, talk about their foundation to Honor their son Levi and help […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jason Wendroff Rawnicki, talks about creating connections with your partner after after they’ve suffered a […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jason Wendroff Rawnicki, talks about finding community in The Compassionate Friends Sibs. groups. Remember, love […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Mandelyn Reese, talks about finding community after a loss. Remember, love soars through the clouds […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Mandelyn Reese, talks about serving others after a death. Remember, love soars through the clouds […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Michele Muro, talks about hope and healing through The Compassionate Friends. Remember, love soars through […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Varida Wendroff, talks about care for surviving siblings. She shares her journey after the death […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent,John Santoro, talks about finding a way forward after a loss. S Remember, love soars through […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Katy Leach, talks about self-care after a loss. She shares her journey after the death […]
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Are you tired of being tired? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Andrea Gilats as she talks about discovering complicated grief, holding on to hope […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Pennie Fay, shares her journey after the death of her son and how she found […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent,Isabel Espinoza, talks about finding hope and healing through The Compassionate Friends. She shares her journey […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; Harriet Hodgson, talks about doodling through grief. She shares her journey of doodling and writing to help […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Gene Caligari, shares his journey after the death of his son and how he found […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Abby Arkon, talks about finding friendship and community after a loss. Remember, love soars through […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Scott Brown, talks about finding support after the death of a loved one. Remember, love […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Scott Brown, talks about finding support after the death of a loved one. Remember, love […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent and founder of Angels Against Addiction, Brenda Schivito, talks about finding grief support. She shares […]
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Who am I without my loved one? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Linda Joy Walder to learn how she has continued to recreate herself after the […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Nivia Vazquez, talks about support from The Compassionate Friends of Puerto Rico. She shares […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Jordon Feber, talks The Compassionate Friends conference and the opportunity to show up as Russel’s […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Pamela Hagens, talks about looking for small ways to help others who have suffered a […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Steve Roberts, remembers fond memories of his daughter. Remember, love soars through the clouds of […]
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Have you considered the impact of grief on your brain? It is time that you did! Join Dr’s Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor for […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Ivette Fuentes, talks about finding hope after loss. Remember, love soars through the clouds of […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Sarah Hartranf, talks about finding hope and honoring her brother. Remember, love soars through the […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent,Michelle Jeter, talks about ways to express your grief after a loss. Remember, love soars through […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling, Zander Sprague, is there for you as well as all siblings from The Compassionate Friends, […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Mindy Corporon, talks about seeking and finding courageous kindness after the murder of her son […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Mindy Corporon, talks about how to support your employee after a loss. Remember, love soars […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent and spouse, Dr. Barbara J. Hopkinson, talks about focusing on love and self care after […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent and spouse, Dr. Barbara J Hopkinson, talks about three things you can do after a […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Donna Oughton, talks about finding comfort in faith and The Compassionate Friends after loss. https://www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Donna-Oughton_-Finding-Hope-After-Child-Loss.mp3Podcast: […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved sibling,Cortney Parker, talks about 3 things you can do after the death of a loved one. […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Linda Wallace, shares her journey after the death of her sons and how she found […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Linda Wallace, talks about moving through grief after a loss. She shares her journey after […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Arnold Wendroff, talks about finding support through the Staten Island chapter of The Compassionate Friends. […]
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At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent and President of the Board of Directors, Steve Parker, talks about self care after a […]
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Month Five is Worst I’m sure there is a book somewhere that says Month Five after the death of a child is worse than Month One. I’m also sure reading […]
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Six Months Later Today is six months since our daughter Olivia died. It is still so hard to comprehend, staring at this grave, that her body is just a few […]
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‘Are We Sure She’s Dead?’ Last night I dreamt about Olivia all night. I dreamt Heather dug her up and was holding her. She looked fine. No decay. She was […]
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Every person who grieves will find solace in different things and different ways. Following the sudden passing of my son, I received comfort from actions or objects which draw him […]
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There is a common saying in life, ‘nothing lasts forever.’ Unfortunately, this sentiment is true. As such, when we go through loss, whether that loss relates to a job, pet, […]
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Last week, after I posted my blog article and shared it on my social media, I received a treasured compliment. My soul sister remarked that she appreciated that my writing […]
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This is an excerpt from Crossing the River: Seven Stories That Saved My Life, a Memoir (Abrams Press, 2021), by Carol Smith. This is a book about trauma and grief. […]
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Welcome to the Dark Side of Grief “If only you knew the power of the Dark Side.” ~ Darth Vader These ominous words portend a foreboding presence. Power and darkness […]
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This is an excerpt from Crossing the River: Seven Stories That Saved My Life, a Memoir (Abrams Press, 2021), by Carol Smith I did not go to my son Christopher’s […]
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