Open to Hope Foundation

Open to Hope Foundation Open to Hope is a non-profit organization with the mission of helping people find hope after the death of a loved one .
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We invite you to read, listen at www.opentohope.com OpentoHope.com is an online website where people can share inspirational stories of loss and love. We encourage our visitors to read, listen and share their stories of hope and compassion.

When someone we love is grieving, we often worry about saying the wrong thing. But grieving people do not need perfect w...
05/04/2026

When someone we love is grieving, we often worry about saying the wrong thing. But grieving people do not need perfect words — they need presence.

In this Open to Hope article, Dr. Heidi Horsley shares compassionate, practical guidance on what to say, what to avoid, and how to keep showing up for a grieving friend. Sometimes the most powerful words are simple: “I’m here. I’m not going anywhere.” 

Read the full article at Open to Hope.

Grief doesn’t end. It changes.A birthday. A memory. A family moment. And suddenly, grief is there again.Losing someone y...
03/28/2026

Grief doesn’t end. It changes.

A birthday. A memory. A family moment. And suddenly, grief is there again.

Losing someone you love is not only about grieving the person who died. It is also about grieving the secondary losses, changed family relationships, lost traditions, and the moments your children may never get to have.

Secondary loss is real, and it hurts.

If grief has caught you off guard lately, you are not alone.

Read more:https://www.opentohope.com/grief-doesnt-end-my-brothers-birthday-and-the-pain-of-secondary-loss/

Follow for grief resources, healing support, and hope after loss.

Yoga is a vehicle to heal the grieving heart 💗
03/10/2026

Yoga is a vehicle to heal the grieving heart 💗

The Open to Hope team just returned from the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Association for Death Education and Coun...
03/08/2026

The Open to Hope team just returned from the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) in Baltimore.

We were honored to partner with ADEC and to connect with grief professionals from around the world who share the mission of supporting people through loss and helping them find hope after loss. 💙

When you reach the age your mother was when she died, the calendar can feel like it’s pointing straight at you.In this p...
02/09/2026

When you reach the age your mother was when she died, the calendar can feel like it’s pointing straight at you.
In this powerful reflection on the “anniversary year,” a daughter faces illness, fear, and the haunting math of generations—then finds herself held by faith, love, and unexpected relief.
If you’ve ever felt anxious as a milestone birthday approaches after losing your mom, you’re not alone. This story offers comfort, perspective, and hope for daughters navigating mother loss and legacy.
Read the full article on Open to Hope (link in bio / at OpenToHope.com).
Author tag: | mershonniesner.com
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When life feels shaken—by grief, illness, job loss, or fear about the future—Bernie Siegel, MD offers a grounding questi...
01/27/2026

When life feels shaken—by grief, illness, job loss, or fear about the future—Bernie Siegel, MD offers a grounding question:
What do I feel the need to do to bring myself happiness?
Then… do it.
Dr. Siegel believes that choosing small, life-giving actions—especially in the hardest seasons—can support healing and even help us live longer and healthier than we expect.
Read more wisdom from : https://www.opentohope.com/articles/

Losing a child changes everything.In this powerful story, a father shares what happened after his 28-year-old son, Rob, ...
01/26/2026

Losing a child changes everything.
In this powerful story, a father shares what happened after his 28-year-old son, Rob, died by suicide—and how he survived the shock, the hole in his heart, and the long road through grief. He writes about the unexpected healing he found through writing, a grief support group, and the lessons that carried him forward: be gentle with yourself, talk (and write), surrender to sadness, and let hope guide you.
If you’re a grieving parent—or you love someone who is—this piece offers real compassion and a reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.

01/26/2026

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Check out our recent article by Maria Kubitz’s journey of finding hope after loss New Year’s can hurt when you’re grievi...
01/21/2026

Check out our recent article by Maria Kubitz’s journey of finding hope after loss

New Year’s can hurt when you’re grieving.
When the world celebrates “fresh starts,” it can feel like a slap in the face—especially when you’re carrying the same love and longing into a year your person won’t be in.
If you’re dreading resolutions, you’re not alone. Instead of big goals, consider mini-goals—small, doable steps that gently support you through grief:
✨ Name one feeling (one word) each day
✨ Notice one good thing that happened
✨ Do one act of self-care (tiny counts)
✨ Smile once—even if it starts out as practice
Hope doesn’t have to start on January 1. It can begin on any ordinary day, in the smallest ways.
If New Year’s grief is hitting hard, save this post and come back to it when you need a steadier next step. 💛

12/25/2025

Day 12 of our 12 Days of Hope ❄️

Your reminder that your grief is like a snowflake, unique to you. Sending you all love and comfort as we make our way through the holidays and fo the end of the year

12/24/2025

Day 10 & 11 of our 12 Days of Hope is a reminder that Love transforms when we lose someone and still exists

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