“The first year following a grief event is the worst.” That’s what everyone says, right? The first birthday, the first holiday, the first new year spent without the person you miss. And there’s no denying that it’s difficult, in an intense, overwhelming kind of way. Every family gathering or yearly
Grief rarely looks the same from one parent to another. One parent may need to talk often about their child, while another may grieve more quietly. One may find comfort in keeping traditions alive, while another struggles just to get through the day. Neither response is right or wrong. Grief
At the Heart of It Stigma and shame reinforce the idea that there is something fundamentally wrong with who we are. The LGBTQ+ community is a stigmatized group, and its members commonly experience the effects of stigma and shame, which negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing. Coping with shame
As we look back this month in celebration of 25 Years of Hope, we thought it was high time to hear from some of the people without whom our work would be totally impossible: Hearts of Hope volunteers. Hearts of Hope volunteers find their way to us through many avenues,
Ask any parent of an autistic child, and they will tell you: raising a child with autism is one of the most rewarding, eye-opening, and joy-filled experiences life can offer. There are as many reasons to celebrate autism as there are ways that it presents itself. But good things often
As part of our celebration of Hearts of Hope’s 25th anniversary, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane every month and sharing some of our favorite stories of hope. And while we’ve got countless examples of lives touched and connections made through the painting and delivery of our hearts, we
