At the Heart of It A Heart of Hope passes through many, many hands from inception to delivery. That means that every act of kindness, now matter how small, has the power to make a difference in others’ grief journeys. What we do and share every day can inspire others
How it all began It’s January 2026, and just like everyone else, Hearts of Hope is welcoming in a new year. Typically, that means we’re looking forward: embracing new ideas, new challenges, and new energy for the road ahead. But this January looks a little different. This new year, we’re
For her kids, it was magic. For her, it was a turning point. She was the youngest one in the room, and everyone knew it the moment she walked in. Hearts of Hope’s Moving Forward Bereavement Group met once a week for eight weeks, a small circle of a dozen
At the Heart of It Sometimes sharing about our grief with others can end up feeling like a competition—who has had the “worst” experience, or who will “win” by giving the “right” answers about how to grieve? This is common and can happen in a variety of ways, and it’s
At the Heart of It Caregivers often feel exhausted, isolated, and unrecognized. It’s normal to feel anger, resentment, and guilt as a result of the stress of caring for another. There is no such thing as “perfection” in caregiving. This is a unique experience that can be challenging, but meaningful.
At the Heart of It Emotional stress like grief or overwhelm can manifest itself as physical symptoms. Those symptoms can create more stress and lead to something called the “Pain-Stress-Pain” cycle. Working through physical pain with a professional can help create the space needed to process our emotional stress and
