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How Hope Changes for a Mother of Many Losses
March 13, 2018
There was a time, in the early hours and months following my son’s death, where hope was nothing but a desperate desire to wake up from a bad dream. A hope that bordered on denial fed my wildest imagination, where I would wake up to find myself still pregnant or even better yet, to find my firstborn quietly sleeping in his crib in the room adjoining ours. It’s a hope you can no doubt relate to, Neighbor, a plea for anything that would put back together the pieces of my shattered heart. In the early aftermath that follows a significant […]
The Fear of Forgetting
March 11, 2018
This is the 11th year without my daughter Helen. I still miss her, still love her, and still remember her. But I’m worried. When I try to imagine Helen’s face in my mind, the image isn’t as clear as it used to be, and I don’t think of her as often. I have a fear of forgetting her. On February 23, 2007 Helen died from the injuries she received in a car crash. Two days later my father-in-law died. Two months later my brother, and only sibling, died. In the fall, the twins’ father died from the injuries he received […]
Stephanie Champion: Grief at Work
March 8, 2018
Stephanie, a bereaved mom, has degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, presented at TCF 2017, she originally qualified in Law in England, worked for a multinational, before opening a daycare, and progressed into Work Consultancy Services. She is author of “Grief at Work” that will be available later this year. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Stephanie-Champion-Grief-at-Work.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 126: The Healing Power of Peer to Peer Support
February 26, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore with Bob Burt and Debbie Rambis, both bereaved parents, the healing power of peer to peer support. Bob Burt has a Hall of Fame Football coaching career, has served on the Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends, and speaks on Student Suicide Prevention. Debbie Rambis is the Executive Director for The Compassionate Friends, the world’s largest peer to peer support group, bringing hope to millions of bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. joined The Compassionate Friends in 2011.
Episode 125: Creating Healing Communities After Loss
February 26, 2018
Debbie Rambis joined The Compassionate Friends in 2011 after the drowning death of her 29 year old son Tony. She has served in numerous capacities for The Compassionate Friends, and is currently their Executive Director. Jeannette Maré founded the Ben’s Bells Project after the sudden death of her two-year-old son Ben. Ben’s Bells focuses on kindness, and has become nationally recognized, with over 30,000 volunteers.
Episode 124: Recovery and Rediscovery after Loss
February 26, 2018
On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley talk with Pamela Hagens and Dr. Janis Johnston, about Recovery and Rediscovery after Loss. Pamela Hagens lost her 19 year old son Samuel in 2013. She is a lifetime proponent of health through exercise. Dr. Janis Johnston is a counseling psychologist, who lost her husband in midlife, inspiring her to write her book, Midlife Maze: Recovery and Rediscovery After Loss, in which she shares her wisdom and experience.
Episode 123: On The Road Again-Angels Across The USA Tour
February 26, 2018
On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley talks with Alan Pedersen, singer, songwriter and bereaved parent. Alan is the past Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends and is currently on the road with The Angels Across the USA Tour where he will speak and perform in over 100 U.S. cities in 2018. Joining them on the show are long time friends Allie Sims Franklin and Mitch Carmody. The group visits the Tour Van as well as hears Alan Sing his original hit song I’ll Never Walk Alone.
Episode 122: How Two Mother’s Survived the Murder of Their Son’s
February 25, 2018
On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen talk with Mary Jane Cronin and Dr. Sue Hamby, about the murders of their son’s, Jeremy and Ross, and how they survived their shocking loss, going on to author books, share their stories and provide counseling and comfort to others. The show closes with singer, songwriter, Alan Pedersen singing Something You Go Through.
Jeannette Maré: Ben’s Bells Project
February 22, 2018
Jeannette Maré is the founder and Executive Director of Ben’s Bells Project. Ben’s Bells was founded in 2003 after the sudden death of Jeannette’s two-year old son, Ben. The simple, everyday acts of kindness following his death helped her begin to heal. She was inspired to establish the Ben’s Bells Project as a way to recognize and continue the kindness shown to her. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Jeannette-Maré.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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