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Jia Apple: Life Painting

September 21, 2022

At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Jia Apple, talks about self expression and after the loss of a loved one through life painting. She shares her journey after the death of her daughter and how she found hope and healing in art. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jia-Apple_-Life-Painting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Jason Wendroff Rawnicki: What Partners Can Do After a Loss to Support One Another

September 21, 2022

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 loss. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jason-Wendroff-Rawnicki_-What-Partners-Can-Do-After-a-Loss-to-Support-One-Another.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Michele Muro: Healing Through The Compassionate Friends

September 20, 2022

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 the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Michele-Muro_-Healing-Through-The-Compassionate-Friends.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Varida Wendroff: Helping Your Surviving Children After the Death of a Child/Sibling

September 20, 2022

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 of her daughter and how she found hope ways to help her surviving son. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Varida-Wendroff_-Helping-Your-Surviving-Children-After-the-Death-of-a-Child.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

John Santoro: Everybody Grieves in Different Ways

September 20, 2022

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 the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/John-Santoro_-Everybody-Grieves-in-Different-Ways.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Delphine Scott: Loss of an Adult Child

September 20, 2022

At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Delphine Scott, talks about support from others after a loss. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Delphine-Scott_-Loss-of-an-Adult-Child.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Cali Anderson: Compassion for Others After the Loss of a Child

September 15, 2022

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 of her son 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/Cali-Anderson_-Compassion-for-Others-After-the-Loss-of-a-Child.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Debbie Hampton: Moving Forward After Loss

September 14, 2022

At the 45th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends in Houston Texas, 2022; bereaved parent, Debbie Hampton, talks about her journey after the death of her son 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/Debbie-Hampton_-Moving-Forward-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Pennie Fay: Changes in Grief Over Time

September 14, 2022

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 hope and healing over time. Remember, love soars through the clouds of hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pennie-Fay_-Changes-in-Grief-Over-Time.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download