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My son, my bestfriend

Jonathan came into this world on Aug 20, 1990. He was born with a head full of red hair. I was a single mom and was ready for our adventure. […]

i not only lost my mother i lost my best friend

i lost my mum 6weeks ago it was a acddent that was never ment to happen i feel lost confussed numb angry and words cant express how am feeling at […]

Lost my mother and little sister on the same day.

We all were going to another city to spend our holidays on 12th June 2010. My dad was driving the car and stopped it at the roadside to receive a […]

Feeling Lost Around Thanksgiving

My husband of 12 years died 10 months ago. I am looking toward Thanksgiving with much trepidation. My husband always baked and carved the turkey, who will do it this […]

My Jimmy

Just read your link about holding hands, I didnt realize until I read that – how much that is missed. We too always held hands and they fit just right….I […]

The Last Dance: Lynne Ann DeSpelder and Heidi Horsley

Lynne Ann DeSpelder and Heidi Horsley talk about Lynne’s book, The Last Dance at the annual ADEC Conference. Lynne shares about end of life.

Researcher Seeks Sibling-Loss Survivors

My name is Kaitlin Carrozza, and I am a doctoral student at Loyola University in Maryland. I am completing my dissertation on sibling loss, and I’d like your help with […]

OTH’s Eric Hipple Featured on U.S Army Site

Open to Hope author Eric Hipple is featured on the U.S. Army’s official blog. Hipple is co-author, with OTH founders Heidi and Gloria Horsley, of Real Men Do Cry: A […]

10 Years After Brother’s Suicide, Sister Remembers

By Cindy My mom runs a website for suicide awareness and prevention, in memory of my brother Keith. I admire her for this. My mom believes that Keith’s spirit is […]

Grief Study for Those Who Lost Parent in Childhood

If you lost a parent between the ages of 3-17 and are now over the age of 18, you are eligible for a one-time paid group interview in New York. […]

Open to Hope is an online community offering inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery. We believe hope is the bridge between loss and recovery.