Category Archives: Opening our Hearts

My Grandmother’s Death Tore My Life Apart

After losing everything I knew and loved, losing my grandmother was almost more than I could bear

This is Irena Kaci’s story as told by herself. 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, to … Continue reading

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My Father-In-Law Died Surrounded by Love

My chosen work helped facilitate his peace at the end.

This is Dana ‘s story as told by Irena Kaci. 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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My Mother’s Best Friend Was Held Prisoner by Her Daughter

The sweetest woman I ever knew had the saddest end of life

This is Sally’s story as told by Irena Kaci. 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, to … Continue reading

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My Journey to Peace and Comfort in the Wake of My Mother’s Suicide

All my life I have been losing her to mental illness

This is Kaitlin Grace’s story as told by Irena Kaci. 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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Losing Noah — A Forgotten Helmet Leads to a Tragic Death

Keeping my two favorite people, my daughter and my brother, connected even after his death.

This is the story of Elizabeth, as told by Irena. 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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Death’s Encore: The Woman Who Accidentally Faked Her Death

A language barrier becomes a bridge toward closure.

This is the story of Charlotte, as told by Irena. 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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