Open to Hope Foundation

Have you ever wondered about an afterlife? Candace Lynn Talmadge, bereaved spouse and sunan storyhealer, is an expert in all things paranormal and has studied how it can impact your life. Candace Lynn is an Open to Hope contributor and the author of the After Life Healing Circle: How Anyone Can Contact the Other Side. Listen to her interview on Opentohope.com

While you’re grieving… “Eliminate the word “should” from your vocabulary. There is no reason why you “should” stop grieving at a certain point, even though some people expect you to. There is no reason why you “should” spend your life alone, even if it’s hard for others to watch you date. And there’s no reason why you “should” expect your life to go back to normal when deep down you know it won’t.” Read more from Catherine Tidd’s article: NO ‘SHOULDS’ IN GRIEVING A SPOUSE’S DEATH linked below https://www.opentohope.com/no-shoulds-in-grieving-a-spouses-death/

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Do you believe in an afterlife? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi and their guest Elizabeth Boisson for a discussion of afterlife connections. Elizabeth is the President and co-founder of Helping Parents Heal, Inc., an international non-profit that supports parents whose children have passed. She has four children, two of whom are in spirit. Elizabeth is the compiling author of Life to Afterlife – Helping Parents Heal, The Book. She is also a certified yoga instructor and teaches healing yoga.

Click the link below to listen to the full episode on our website: https://www.opentohope.com/elizabeth-boisson-reflections-on-the-afterlife/

Dr. Gloria Horsley and her partner Dr. Powers had the pleasure of speaking at Camp Widow conference last weekend in San Diego. In their workshop they discussed widowhood and finding hope after loss. If you’d like to learn more you can order their new book, Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating on Amazon today!

I appeared on an episode of the "Open to Hope" show hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Alongside fellow guest Jon Lefrandt, we discussed the different ways men commonly navigate grief and shared our experiences in coping with loss.

Watch the full episode from the Open to Hope Foundation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jujiI_egTsI

My book "Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss" is available at:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Waving-Goodbye-Life-After-Loss/dp/B0CKPNXX8C
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/waving-goodbye-warren-kozak/1144186416

Have you explored Open to Hope TV yet? Check out hundreds of episodes featuring experts in grief. Watch today on our website: https://www.opentohope.com/tv/

we are here and we are ready! Come join the Open to Hope team this weekend in New Orleans for the 47th Compassionate Friends conference. Check out our schedule above to know where to find us. Can’t wait to see you all there!

Happy Heavenly Birthday Scott Horsley ❤️

Scott is the inspiration and guiding light for Open to Hope foundation and the Horsley family. The Horsley family’s only son and brother, Scott, was killed in an automobile accident when he was only 17 years old. This tragic loss devastated the family but became the driving force behind Open to Hope’s mission: to help others who have experienced loss, and to give a voice to the bereaved. We have found hope and joy after loss and we wish to share that with you all.

We miss you every day Scott. We are doing this for you ❤️

Get to know our amazing team here at Open to Hope. is our executive director and co founder here at Open to Hope. She is an international grief expert, licensed psychologist, social worker, and educator. Hear more from Dr. Heidi on our radio show and television show on opentohope.com

Have you ever asked yourself this question? How long will my grief last?

People say it will take a month, a year, or even five years to get over the passing of a loved one. Other people say that grief takes as long as it takes, and to those newly grieving or those experiencing their first transition of a loved one, such uncertain advice can be horrifying, leaving them thinking that the immense pain they are feeling right now may never end.

Excerpted from The Grief and Happiness Handbook by Emily Threatt.

Emily has much experience with the grieving process having dealt with the death of two husbands, as well as the deaths of her father, mother, sister, and many aunts, uncles, and friends. Through all this, she learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy.

We are very pleased to announce we will be attending another:

“The Compassionate Friends (TCF) 47th Annual National Conference in New Orleans! TCF’s National Conference is an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. Attendees come and find renewed hope and support, as well as strategies for coping with grief, all while making friendships with other bereaved people who truly understand the heartbreaking loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild. Lifelong friendships are often formed and rekindled each year at TCF conferences.

Unique and cherished highlights of our conference include our heartfelt Saturday evening Candle Lighting Program, Sharing Sessions, Keynote Addresses, Healing Haven, Butterfly Boutique, Crafty Corner, and Silent Auction. Our weekend of inspiration, sharing, and learning is followed by the Walk to Remember on Sunday morning.

This year’s conference will be held at the New Orleans Marriott. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!”

Honoring those we are missing today 🩵 families missing their father’s, father’s missing their children. We see you and we send our love & light

Join us today for the Purpose Re-Imagined: Rebuilding Your Life After Loss online conference!

Dr. Gloria Horsley will be presenting on day 2 of the conference: May 31st - talking about widowhood and dating after loss.

Kim Murray and Melissa Pierce from the Widow Squad are hosting a 3-day online event (May 30 - June 1, 2024) bringing together leading grief and widowhood experts who understand what it's like to rebuild your life after a spouse's death. These experts will share powerful strategies to help widows and widowers cope with loneliness, boost confidence, and find hope again.

You’ll hear about everything from strengthening your confidence, tapping into your power & resilience, navigating the dating world, and more.

The best part? It’s totally free!

There’s more we'd love to tell you about this online event, but we'll let you check out all the details for yourself.

Secure your free spot for the Purpose Re-Imagined: Rebuilding Your Life After Loss event today!

Sign up here: https://www.widowsquadpresents.com/

Another incredible weekend filming for The Open to Hope show. Thank you to our guests for joining us!

We never lose the people we love

“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought, and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love” -Leo Buscagli

Mother’s Day can be an incredibly difficult day for many. We are sending love to anyone struggling today. Today, if you feel ready, do something to honor your mother. Whether it be lighting a candle, recounting memories, or buying flowers in honor of your mom 💗

Welcome to the Open to Hope community 🤍

Open to Hope is a non profit with a mission of helping people find hope after loss. We offer thousands of free resources from articles, podcasts, to TV interviews covering many different areas of grief and loss.

We invite you explore all of our resources and as always, if you’ve lost hope please lean on ours

Navigating grief is HARD! Check out a few of these reminders and tips written by others who have experienced loss. The Open to Hope website has over 7,000 articles on loss and finding hope. Please visit the Open to Hope website and use these amazing free resources to support you. When you’ve lost hope, lean on ours. 🤍🩵

The death of a child is so profound, it’s like no other loss. There’s no such thing as getting over the death of a child. Instead, bereaved parents must learn to adapt to a new life without our child’s physical presence. It’s part of the long, slow process of healing after the death of a child.

We hope you find this guide helpful in navigating your grief. You can read more articles similar to this one on Open to Hope website. Along with podcasts, TV shows, and hundreds of other FREE resources.

We see you and love you grieves 🤍🪽

NEW PODCAST! 🎙️🤍

Doctors Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with their guest Claudia Coenen, certified grief counselor and twice bereaved spouse. Claudia will provide valuable tools and tips to help you navigate through your grief. Claudia’s background in music, dance, and choreography deeply influences her work, creating a unique approach to healing. She is the creator of Karuna Cards and has recently authored “Seasons of Grief: Creative Interventions to Support Bereaved People.”

You can find this episode on the Open to Hope website or Spotify & Apple Podcasts ✨

Another incredible year at the Associate for Death Educators Conference ADEC. Thank you to everyone in this amazing community for all the work you do. We love you! 🤍🤍🤍

Having an incredible time meeting so many experts in the grief and loss world at ADEC conference in Houston. We hope to see you stop by our booth if you’re at the conference 🤍

Open to Hope is here to support YOU in your grief journey.

Have you checked out our website lately? On Opentohope.com you can find over 7,000 articles, along with hundreds of podcasts, TV segments, and book references all for FREE.

Our vision is to provide an online forum to support people who have experienced loss: to help them cope with their pain, heal their grief, and invest in their future. We hope that you will join us in finding hope after loss 🤍🪽

TOMORROW! Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé, Dr. Frank Powers will be presenting at Camp Widow in Tampa, Florida.

“Gloria Horsley, Ph.D. is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical nurse specialist, while Frank Powers, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona for the last 30 years. Frank and Gloria met on-line after the death of Gloria’s husband of 60 years.”

Join them in Tampa Saturday, March 16 from 10:15am - 11:30am

Have you registered yet for the 47th National Conference in New Orleans? Opening registration discount is available through March 20th! We hope to see you there. Register using this link: https://web.cvent.com/event/7d8e2551-9719-41d0-b9d6-bb483a84fe71/regProcessStep1?bbeml=tp-8zu34FSJeEe8fXgmqi-BIw.jSjubNxzcdUWK2mo3AjCTSg.rEHyZgimxJkuzfp-BD2oQ3g.lXIu037OJ-0iaVMRHSB0-fg

Have you ever felt stuck after trauma or loss?

The Made for More Retreat at The Oaks Retreat Center, in beautiful southern California was created with you in mind.

You Are Invited:
April 26-28 to join best-selling authors and speakers
Jessye Wilden, Open to Hope contributing writer, Beth Marshall, Brandon Janous, and special guest, New York Times Best-selling author Bob Goff for this intimate retreat.

~ a safe space to breathe, rest, play, and refresh your soul~

Hope to see you there! Follow this link to sign up https://www.jessyewilden.com

Feeling isolated after the death of a child? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley along with bereaved parents William and Millie Hunton, who have provided support to thousands through their work with The Compassionate Friends. As co-chairs of the TCF National Conference in New Orleans in July 2023, they share insights on overcoming loneliness and finding connection in the midst of grief.

Register for the conference today: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/event/47th-tcf-national-conference/

Thank you all for coming together to join us today. Special thank you to all of our incredible speakers and performers for sharing their wisdom and light! It is amazing to experience the power of coming together - knowing that we are not alone. The Open to Hope community is always here to support you through your grief journey.

Stay tuned for the recording of the Open to Hope International Day of Hope and Healing Conference recording. Sending love to you all! ✨❤️

Join us TOMORROW for the Open to a Hope International Day of Hope and Healing. Our annual online conference features an array of experts in the grief and loss world. Register today to receive a FREE link to the conference www.opentohope.com/conference