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Synchronicity in Grief

Posted on November 26, 2024 - by Mary Jane Hurley Brant

What is Synchronicity in Grief? Have you ever had an experience where you said, “Wow, what a coincidence.” Maybe it was more. Maybe it was actually a “synchronicity.” Let me […]

The Emotions of Spouse Loss

Posted on November 25, 2024 - by Beverly Chantalle McManus

The Emotions of Spouse Loss My entry into widowhood began in 2002 when our family was enjoying a long-awaited summer vacation in Hawaii and my husband Steve noticed he was […]

Managing Holiday Grief

Posted on November 24, 2024 - by Sarah Kravits

Managing Holiday Grief It was Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, the first Thanksgiving without my brother, just months after a drunk driver had ended his life. I needed to get some […]

Yes, I’m Still Grieving

Posted on November 22, 2024 - by Sarah Kravits

Yes, I’m Still Grieving If you or someone you care about has ever suffered a painful loss, you’ve likely heard, communicated, or thought something like the following: That earnest wish […]

Grief Tips from an Ayurveda Practitioner

Posted on November 19, 2024 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

In a recent episode of Open to Hope Conversations, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley welcomed Dr. Shweta Vikram, an international speaker, best-selling author, and Ayurvedic practitioner. Dr. Vikram […]

After a Stillbirth, Another Pregnancy

Posted on November 14, 2024 - by Aura Rose

After a Stillbirth In the months following the stillbirth, a lot of emotions resurfaced, and I did not have the support I needed to embrace them. Some people were afraid […]

Death of a Sister: ‘Part of My Soul Has Left Me’

Posted on November 13, 2024 - by Evan Rieger

Death of a Sister I walk to your grave alone, in the cold demise of Fall. It seems so much colder here without the comfort of knowing that you will […]

Even the Smallest Life Matters

Posted on November 11, 2024 - by Aura Rose

Even the Smallest Life Matters The life of your child matters. Your experience of holding them whether in your womb or in your arms matters. All life matters. No matter […]

Top 10 Podcasts for Grief, Loss and Healing

Posted on November 11, 2024 - by Heidi Horsley

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and while everyone’s experience is different, listening to others share their stories and insights can be incredibly comforting and healing. Podcasts about grief offer […]

Surviving the Holidays After the Death of a Child

Posted on November 8, 2024 - by Alice Wisler

Surviving the Holidays After the Death of a Child That holiday-pang hit my stomach the first October after Daniel died. Greeting me at an arts and craft shop were gold […]