The Press Release Resource

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) February 9, 2012 – Widowed at age 40 after caring for her husband Mike, a police officer, in a two-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Carole and her young daughter were left in emotional and financial ruin. Carole Brody Fleet eventually left her …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story.org ) December 21, 2011 – Mitch Carmody is an acclaimed author, artist, workshop presenter and keynote speaker on grief. He has written several books and is currently a staff writer with “Living with Loss Magazine” as well as writing for many newsletters, and internet sites. …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (  your-story ) December 19, 2011 – At 100 pages, Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories for Handling the Holidays After Loss is a content-rich resource that has been organized into four major sections: Rethinking Holiday Traditions, Gathering at Thanksgiving, Finding Your Way Back to Christmas, and Embracing …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story.org ) December 16, 2011 – Alan Pedersen is an award winning songwriter, successful recording artist and nationally recognized speaker on grief and loss. On August 15, 2001 Alan’s 18 year old daughter, Ashley died in an automobile accident.  Alan travels the United States with his …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story) December 13, 2011 – Angela Alexander is retired from the Air Force Reserve.  She is currently an author & inspirational speaker.  Her autobiography is titled ‘Miracles in Action’. Through her testimony, she shares how she turned her pain of losing two children into power, and …

December 01, 2011 – Sally Grablick lost her son to suicide in 2002.  Her road to recovery began by reading over 100 books on grief, spirituality and the afterlife.  A seeker by nature, she began formulating a recovery plan by exploring the ideas presented within these books.  Knowing her efforts would benefit others, she created …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story  ) November 28, 2011 – As a result of the death of his daughter Jeannine Marie at the age of 18, David J. Roberts founded Bootsy and Angel Books, to support those who have suffered loss. He has also been employed in the addictions field …

November 02, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the “Open to Hope Show” will announce the launch of their new forums. Open to Hope ( http://www.opentohope.com/ ) offers a new forum for grieving spouses at the end of life-long marriages. “Until death do us part.”  “As long …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story.org ) October 24, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the “Open to Hope Show” will announce the launch of their new forums. Open to Hope opens a Pregnancy Loss Forum, in time for Pregnancy and Infant Loss …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (  your-story ) October 22, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the “Open to Hope Show” will announce the launch of their new forums. A FATHER DIES BY SUICIDE WHILE HIS DAUGHTER IS PREGNANT WITH TRIPLETS Barbara Rubel lived …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) October 20, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the "Open to Hope Show" will announce the launch of their new forums. Harriet Hodgson, an independent journalist for 35+ years and author of 30 books, has just …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (  your-story ) October 18, 2011 – Sherry Saturno, LCSW, DCSW, ACS is the Clinical Director of the Westchester Medical Center Behavioral Health Center in New York.  She has Master’s degrees from Columbia University School of Social Work and Long Island University School of Management and Public …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story  ) October 14, 2011 – Dr. Tick has developed a unique and comprehensive model to address the wounding of trauma. His transformational map for moving from loss to renewed life offers hope to many. Much of his life work has been with combat veterans suffering …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) October 13, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the "Open to Hope Show" will announce the launch of their new advisory counsel. Michele Neff Hernandez is the founding President, and Executive Director of the Soaring Spirits …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (  your-story ) October 12, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the "Open to Hope Show" will announce their newest National Board Member. Open to Hope National Board Member, Kathie Supiano is an Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the College …

October 11, 2011 – “Loss can lead us down very unfamiliar pathways,” says Laurel Rund, “and with no guideposts to show the way, we have to learn how to be this new person that is emerging.” For Laurel, the death of her husband, Marty, led her to the Expressive Arts and a new creative “voice.” …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (  your-story ) October 10, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the “Open to Hope Show” will announce the launch of their new advisory counsel. Bonnie Carroll is the President and Founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) October 08, 2011 – Drs. Gloria & Heidi Horsley on their nationally syndicated talk radio program the “Open to Hope Show” will announce the launch of their new advisory counsel. Dr. Fred Luskin co-heads the Research Liaison & Human Subjects Committee and the Professional …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story  ) October 05, 2011 – Sheri Perl is a spiritual healer, interfaith minister, author and lecturer.  In 2008 Sheri lost her 22 year old son Daniel to a drug overdose.  In his honor Sheri has formed The Prayer Registry for parents who have lost children.  …

September 26, 2011 – Lauren Muscarella lost her mother to breast cancer in 2006. After her mother’s death Lauren struggled to overcome depression and learn to positively transform her grief. In May of 2010 Lauren started MamaQuest a blog meant to honor and remember her mother and other lost loved ones.  This blog, turned movement, …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) September 24, 2011 – Dr. Wendy Packman is a Professor of Psychology at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in Palo Alto, California. She has written extensively on sibling bereavement and continuing bonds, the impact of a child’s death on parents, and the psychological impact …

 September 23, 2011 – Gordon Bolar’s 24-year-old son Army Spc. Matthew died in 2007 while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Matthew died in Baghdad of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.  He had volunteered for a second tour of duty. His dad, Gordon, is the station manager for WMUK Public Radio, Western Michigan University. …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story.org ) September 22, 2011 – Dr. Jane Simington, Ph. D., is a grief and trauma therapist, educator and author. Her work blends knowledge with personal experiences of her child’s death. Her books, Journey to the Sacred: Mending a Fractured Soul, and Setting the Captive Free …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California ( your-story ) September 20, 2011 – Jerry Yellin enlisted in the Army Air Corps on his 18th birthday. He was in combat in the Pacific Theater and Iwo Jima with the 78th Fighter Squadron and participated in the first land based fighter mission over Japan on …

New York, NY ( your-story ) September 07, 2011 – Dr. Heidi Horsley, Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and Co-Host of Open to Hope Radio and Dr. Gloria Horsley, Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation and Host of Open to Hope Radio are looking forward to presenting the webinar, …

  As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. The Religion Communicators Council board of governors has issued a resolution asking for civility, accuracy and tolerance in the 9/11 reporting and discussions.   The Council urged journalists and bloggers to pursue accuracy, respect and understanding of people of all faiths and faith …

August 18, 2011 – Kelly Farley, lost two babies, Katie Elizabeth and Noah James, in an 18 month period due to severe genetic and chromosomal fetal anomalies.  In response to his grief Kelly was surprised to find that people did not feel comfortable with an openly grieving dad.  This realization inspired him to reach out …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (your-story) August 17, 2011 – David B. Morrell is a New York Times best-selling author of twenty-eight books, including his award-winning First Blood, which introduced the world to John Rambo.  Dr. Morrell has more than eighteen million copies of his books in print.  In 1986 his fifteen-year-old …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California (  your-story ) August 08, 2011 – Sissy Taran has learned many Life Lessons as a result of the death of her husband, Bernie.  Sissy is a former elementary school teacher who is involved in a number of organizations including being a mentor in the Council on …

 August 08, 2011 – Caring for the families of the fallen…The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, (TAPS) http://www.taps.org is the 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstance of the death. Founded out of tragedy in 1994, …