Elena’s Path to Healing
Elena Smith Elena Smith

Elena’s Path to Healing

By sharing her story, Elena hopes to offer the same hope she once needed. After an unimaginable loss, she found support through the Grief and Loss Center and shares her story to help others feel less alone in their grief.

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Mimi, My Greatest Blessing
Brooke Soard Brooke Soard

Mimi, My Greatest Blessing

Brooke shares her close bond with her mom, Mimi, who was a source of unwavering love and support. After Mimi's passing, Brooke found solace and connection through our grief group, becoming a vital source of comfort and healing.

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Grief, Grad and Dad
Isaiah Mendoza Isaiah Mendoza

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.

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Not Only Siblings, But Best Friends
Flavia Carr Flavia Carr

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.

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Tom’s Story of Hope
Tom Tom

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.

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A Legacy of Unconditional Love
Kim Baumgarth Kim Baumgarth

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.

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From Fatherless to Fatherhood
Mike Lefebvre Mike Lefebvre

From Fatherless to Fatherhood

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.

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Joy Comes Through the Mourning
Lexi Reichman Lexi Reichman

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.

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Finding Hope after Homicide
Elizabeth William Elizabeth William

Finding Hope after Homicide

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

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Our Hero
Amalia Garcia Amalia Garcia

Our Hero

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

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Rediscovering Hope After Losing My Mom
Megan Ziots Megan Ziots

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.

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Three Musketeers and Their Incredible Bond
Keri Pearson Keri Pearson

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.

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Help Others Find Support
Jane Morgan Jane Morgan

Help Others Find Support

After losing her beloved grandfather just before her 21st birthday, Jane has carried a lifelong appreciation for the power of support through grief—and a deep belief in the Center’s mission to offer hope after loss.

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