Stories of Hope

New Dad’s Love and Legacy

Hannah tragically lost her husband, Chadwick, only six days after the birth of their first child. She recounts how the Center helped her find hope after loss.

A Mother’s Love, A Soldier’s Struggle

Joanna lost her son, Travis, to the devastating reality that can happen to so many soldiers when they return home from duty.

Grief, Grad and Dad

Isaiah lost his dad as a sophomore in high school. He recounts how SAM’s (Same As Me) allowed him to navigate his emotions and helped him find a college plan that would make his dad proud.

Not Only Siblings, But Best Friends

Flavia explains the impenetrable bond she shared with her brother, Christian, who she shared everything including her ever-changing hopes and dreams.

Tom’s Story of Hope

Tom talks about losing his dad, moving away from his childhood home, and finding comfort through and trust in the Center.

Finding Courage, Strength, and Friendship After Loss

Amy talks about her losing her husband Matt after 20 years of marriage, and how she learned to find courage, strength and friendship through the Center.

A Legacy of Unconditional Love

Kim shares the story of suddenly losing her her daughter, Emma, and how important giving and receiving unconditional love has been to her grief journey.

Mike’s dad and the beloved Lionel train set

Mike explains the importance of a Lionel train set, how it serves as a linking object both to his father’s memory and how he hopes to share both the train set and similar memories with his future child one day.

Losing the Three Most Important Men in My Life

Tasha explains how losing the three most important men in her life turned her world upside down and how finding the Center changed her life for the better.

Joy Comes Through the Mourning

Lexi shares how finding Laurie and the Center gave her hope knowing that her brother, Alan’s, story did not end the day he died.

Siblings Find Hope after Family Homicide through SAM’s

Aidan and Madison explain how children of all ages need to grieve and how they relied on the Same As Me (SAM’s) group for support after the loss of their Aunt Lindy.

Finding Hope after Homicide

Elizabeth explains how she sought help for her family, specifically her son, Isaiah, after the unexpected loss of his father.

Our Hero

Amalia tells of how losing their family’s military and personal hero led her to seek help for herself and her children.

Rediscovering Hope after Losing my Mom

Five years after losing her mom, Megan recalls how the Center has provided a safe space for her to grieve and connect with others who have experienced a similar loss.

Three Musketeers and their Incredible Bond

Keri, Dominique and Ron were The Three Musketeers for 28 beautiful years. After Dominique’s death, Ron and Keri have had to learn how to navigate life as a duo instead of a trio.

Alison and her brother, Scott, at her wedding

My Brother Brought Out the Best in Me

Alison shares about the special bond she had with her brother, Scott, and how his legacy continues to shape her.

Will+Chisholm+Story+of+Hope.jpg — Will, with his mom and brothers at his graduation

Losing a Mom and Learning to Listen

Will tells his story about losing his mom as a freshman in college and how his loss led him to give back and support other young adults who have lost loved ones.

Top photo: Marilyn and Newell Oler Bottom photo: Marilyn and Rodger Bick — Top photo: Marilyn and Newell Oler
Bottom photo: Marilyn and Rodger Bick

Giving Back, Moving Forward

Marilyn tells her story of how she leaned on the Center to help rebuild her life after the loss of several of her family members.

Losing a Son, Finding Hope

Ben tells the story of how a father losing a son changed the trajectory of his family's life and led them to the Center to seek hope.

Honoring My Superman Through Service

Rachel tells the story of how she honors her father, Nick, her own Superman, through serving others.

Jenna, Rami and Khalid on Jenna’s wedding day

Bittersweet Beginnings

Jenna tells the story of how the tragic death of her brother-in-law lends way to bittersweet beginnings as her family experiences milestones without him.

Madonna and her dad at his 90th birthday

Paying it Forward

Madonna explains how an invite to the annual Celebrate Hope Dinner and Silent Auction paved the path for her to pay it forward by volunteering and serving on the Grief and Loss Center Board of Directors.

When Everyone is Gone

Tanya tells the difficult story of how she has lost six family members and what she learned through her support groups at the Grief and Loss Center.

From the Hearts of Grieving Parents

Ken and Rosemary Christy explain how losing their son, Mike, affected their family and how the husband and wife found hope and purpose after loss.

Becoming a Mama without a Mama

Pregnancy brings incredible joy for the new beginning, but it can also open the wounds of grief. Lyndie Bishop Were explains her journey of pregnancy and birth within two years of losing her mama.

From Loss to Service - My Grief Journey

Read newly appointed Board President’s, Mike Lefebvre, journey with grief and how it led him to Laurie and the Center.

Help Others Find Support

Jane shares about the special bond she shared with her grandfather and her experience volunteering with the Center.

The Arc of My Healing Journey

Ironically, Lucy Higginbotham learned of the Grief and Loss Center two years before she actually needed it. At that time, she wrote the "Meet Your Neighbor" profiles for the White Rock Lake Weekly and did a story on Laurie Taylor and the Center. She reached out to Laurie at a friend's recommendation after the death of her son, Tex.