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Crystal Webster: Tips to Get You Through Grief
March 25, 2021
Feeling stuck in grief? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Crystal Webster founder of Sharing Solace and the author of ‘Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message (Laughable Lessons for When Life Just Sucks) for tips on moving through loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Crystal-Webster-Tips-to-Get-You-Through-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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A Son’s Belongings Bring Longings
March 19, 2021
Since my son Daniel died on February 28, 2014, the month of February has been rife with memories, his ghost popping up seemingly at whim. His presence and absence coalesce, disorienting me. His winter jacket still hangs in our basement laundry room. It never made its way to Goodwill. Sometimes, as I’m doing the wash, it jumps out at me, causing me to momentarily think, “He must be okay if his jacket is still there. Why would a dead person own a jacket”? It’s the same with his eyeglasses. We never disposed of them even though the Prada frames could […]
Sharon S. Ehlers Dealing With Grief On A Daily Basis
March 18, 2021
Struggling with grief? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with Sharon Ehlers founder of Grief Reiki® – award-winning Author, Grief Educator, Death Midwife and Reiki Master Teacher. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sharon-S-Ehlers-Dealing-With-Grief-On-A-Daily-Basis.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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What It’s Like When Your Newborn Dies
March 1, 2021
The following is excerpted from the book, Weave of Destiny, by Ken Lefkowitz, published by Legacy Book Press. Available for sale at this link: Weave of Destiny – Legacy Book Press An Infant Labors “I’m Dr. Rice, and you are the father, I assume.” A tall, handsome man in a white lab coat extended his hand to me in a greeting. He had entered by the same doors through which Matthew’s bed had been taken. “Hi,” was all I could say, hoping that he would continue on. But the doctor then guided me through the doors to the Infant Intensive […]
Catherine McNulty: Grief Inspired
February 11, 2021
Wondering how to transform your suffering? Join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley and Catherine McNulty to learn how the pain of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss can be transformed into hope, resiliency, and joy. She is the author of The Gifts of Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Catherine-McNulty-Grief-Inspired.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Shelley Buck and Kathy Curtis: How to Find Inner Light After Loss
January 21, 2021
Shelley Buck moved from the Midwest to California to follow her dream of working for Disney. When her first son, Ryder, 22, was diagnosed with cancer she began to write their story. Her lessons in parenting and the power of Ryder’s spirit offer profound messages for living in the light. Kathy Curtis and Shelley Buck have been life-long friends. She has worked as a healing artist and writer since 1991. Her programs support the transformation of grief, illness, and emotional barriers through creative expression. Her book, Invisible Ink, narrates her own journey and letter-writing process through grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Shelley-Buck-and-Kathy-Curtis-Transformation-of-Grief.mp3Podcast: […]
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Eight New Year’s Eves Ago
January 16, 2021
There is a collective sigh of relief as we ring in 2021, and yet there is also mounting loss and unattended grief. For those of us who have been learning to live newly after the death of our own loves, we know that healing will take time and attention. Our own son Mack died 8 years ago today, two weeks shy of his ninth birthday. It still takes my breath away. How I long to see his teddy bear eyes and laugh together on the couch. I sense his joyful presence. I picture him running, his long legs stretched out, […]
Valerie Samuels: Caring For Yourself and Your Family After A Unique Loss
January 14, 2021
Losing a twin in a unique experience for both mother and child. Valerie Samuels is the mother of 5 surviving children. She lost her twin daughter, Gina nine days after birth. As a support to children who have experienced the death of a twin, Valerie wrote the children’s book Always My Twin. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Valerie-Samuels-Caring-For-Yourself-and-Your-Family-After-Loss-of-a-Twin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Joyal Mulheron: Advocating For Bereaved Families
November 12, 2020
Joyal Mulheron is the founder of Evermore, a nonprofit dedicated to making the world a more livable place for bereaved families. She is a bereaved mom and a DC policy expert with more than 15 years of service to the nation’s governors and the White House. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Joyal-Mulheron-Advocating-For-Bereaved-Families.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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