Navigating the Holidays with Hope: A Guide to Grief and Gratitude

Navigating the Holidays with Hope: A Guide to Grief and Gratitude

The holiday season, a time of celebration and togetherness, can also be emotionally challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The festive atmosphere, often filled with laughter and joy, can be difficult to enjoy for those faced with grief. The difference...
Volunteer Sews Memory Bears for HopeWest

Volunteer Sews Memory Bears for HopeWest

Karen Barrix, a local volunteer, is sewing memory bears for people who have lost loved ones. The stuffed animals, usually sewn from a shirt or other clothing item from the person who has passed away, are meant to provide comfort and companionship during a difficult...
How the Death of a Loved One Changes You

How the Death of a Loved One Changes You

By its nature, the grief journey is a transition: an event that asks you to change from who you were before to who you are after a loss and then to who you will be tomorrow. It can be particularly unnerving that when grieving people look inside themselves for the...