Open to Hope Conference 2025

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Mel Erickson: Families Grieve Differently

Posted on September 16, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Mel Erickson shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Juli Lund: Finding Meaning in Devastation

Posted on September 16, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Juli Lund shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Colin Campbell: How to Talk About Grief

Posted on September 16, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Colin Campbell shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Colin Campbell: Importance of Community, Lean into the Pain, and Rituals

Posted on September 16, 2025 - by admin

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Rosina Gunnoe: The Compassionate Friends Saved My Life

Posted on September 16, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Rosina Gunnoe shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Gloria Jordan: Helping Others

Posted on September 15, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Gloria Jordan shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Melvin Yell: Grieving with your Ex Wife

Posted on September 15, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Melvin Yell shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Steve & Stacy Parker: Men Women and Grief

Posted on September 15, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Steve & Stacy Parker shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Betty & Ed Valentine: Memorial Bell

Posted on September 15, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Betty & Ed Valentine shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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Dr. Thomas Altland: Hi Mom, It’s Me, Amanda

Posted on September 11, 2025 - by admin

Join us as Dr. Thomas Altland shares their words of strength at the 48th Annual National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Bellevue, WA, where bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents come together to share hope and healing. This conversation is part of our ongoing mission to offer hope to those who are grieving. Whether you’re newly bereaved or many years along in your journey, as TCF says “You need not walk alone.” 👉 Subscribe to our channel for more stories of healing and resilience. 🕯️ Learn more at https://www.opentohope.com

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