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Veronica Viveros: Finding Hope Within Yourself
September 28, 2022
At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Veronica Viveros, talks about self-care after a loss. She shares her journey after the death of her son and how she found hope and healing in The Compassionate Friends. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Veronica-Viveros_-Finding-Hope-Within-Yourself.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Irene Misiewicz: The Road Through Grief
September 28, 2022
At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Irene Misiewicz, talks about finding support after a loss. She shares her journey after the death of her two son and how she found hope and healing. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Irene-Misiewicz_-The-Road-Through-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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‘Are We Sure She’s Dead?’: On Disbelief
September 28, 2022
‘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 moving. I have this dream often. I always think, “Wait, are we sure she’s dead? She’s moving!” Everyone in the dream tells me it is totally normal and that she is dead. But last night she talked. She said she loved me, Jude, Charlie, Ruth, and Heather. “Are we sure she’s dead?! She just spoke, for crying out loud.” “Yes, that’s normal.” In the dream, they put her in a big […]
Holly Vingson Ruiz: You Got This
September 27, 2022
At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Holly Vingson Ruiz, brings awareness to the world about accidental drownings. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Holly-Vingson-Ruiz_-You-Got-This.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Holly Vingson Ruiz: Gifts of Grief
September 27, 2022
At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Holly Vingson Ruiz, shares what she has learned through grief. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Holly-Vingson-Ruiz_-Gifts-of-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Holly Vingson Ruiz: Live on Tik Tok
September 27, 2022
At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Holly Vingson Ruiz, shares hope and spark after the death of her son and she’s live on TikTok, 5pm daily! Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Holly-Vingson-Ruiz_-Live-on-Tik-Tok.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Arnold Wendroff: Finding Hope Through The Compassionate Friends
September 27, 2022
At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Arnold Wendroff, how he found hope and healing in The Compassionate Friends. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Arnold-Wendroff_-Finding-Hope-Through-The-Compassionate-Friends.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Sarita Cunningham: Memorializing Our Children
September 27, 2022
At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Sarita Cunningham, talks about starting a scholarship fund in after the death of her daughter. She shares her journey and how she found hope and healing in the service of others. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sarita-Cunningham_-Memorializing-Our-Children.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Commemorating Our Loved Ones
September 25, 2022
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 close. I have always been someone who connects strongly to objects, scents, tastes, and places of memory. In selecting mementos to decorate my life with, in my son’s absence, I let those proclivities guide me. Just for You You may find people around you are not able to understand or appreciate the things you do. I encourage you; don’t allow a negative response from someone to tarnish the practice or […]
