In this special bonus episode, we welcome back Heidi VanSledright, who graciously shared her personal journey through grief in a previous episode, “Finding Hope & Healing.” As a part of that journey, Heidi talked about how writing letters to her grief became a tremendous outlet. Here, she is sharing some of those letters. Through these raw and honest words, we hope that listeners find ways to accept and live with their own grief while also finding hope and joy again.

We often take for granted the fact that some of society’s greatest resources are right here in our own communities. Older adults have a lifetime of experiences and years of wisdom to share, and we’re on a mission to help bring their advice to the masses. In this special episode, we recap our advice tent, where real people at the Fulton Street Farmers Market asked our panel of experts—Holland Home residents—questions on life, love, and everything in between.

On any given day, over 50% of people are grieving in some way. In this episode, we explore the healing power of bereavement care for those navigating a journey through grief. Heidi VanSledright joins to share her personal experience with loss. She explains how working with Faith Hospice’s bereavement team helped her learn to acknowledge and live with her grief, ultimately allowing more joy to come back into her life.