Category Archives: Opening our Hearts

My Cousin’s Death Taught Me the Meaning of Life

A lesson in existentialism and mortality

This is the story of Monica as told by Elizabeth. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, … Continue reading

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A Life Lesson in Shedding Guilt Over My Father’s Death

It took me a long time to recover from my regrets at not having been there for him

This is the story of Cassandra as told by Elizabeth. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, … Continue reading

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Making Sense of A Senseless Loss

The story of a woman's healing process after her 21-year-old son was murdered

This is Radha’s story, as told by Jeanette Summers. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their experience of … Continue reading

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My Dear Cousin Is Still An Angel at My Side

The story of a young woman who, at 12-years-old, lost a cousin who was also a best friend

This is Natalie’s story, as told by Jeanette Summers. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and … Continue reading

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Stumbling from Loss to Normalcy

Losing my husband meant also losing much of myself

This story is of Nanette, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their of … Continue reading

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I Found My Purpose After Losing My Mother to Cancer

Her death pointed me in the right direction

This story is of Ian, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their of … Continue reading

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