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Death Doulas Are Gaining in Popularity:
These death “midwives” ease clients through the process of dying and grieving -
KAAN Architecten’s New Visitor Center at the Netherlands American Cemetery:
A new edifice adds to the cemetery site while enhancing its original purpose: Honoring America's wartime dead -
“Prayer” by Lizzie West:
Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain
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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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