"Providing Compassionate and Empowering Grief Support During the Loss of a Loved One"
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                      The Journey from Grief to Hope:
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    "A story of painful loss cannot be fully released until it has been fully told."  ​

Bert, You have inspired my greatest work and so it is only fitting that I dedicate this site to you. Your eternal presence is the wind beneath my wings. Love always, Mom

​The journey of the bereaved is a long and difficult one.  For a parent who has lost a child, the loss is accompanied by so many other losses . . . The dreams and hopes we had for them; the graduation, the wedding, the grandchild we hoped to welcome into the family; the family gatherings and laughter shared, and the holidays that are now too difficult to enjoy.  

​Parents are not the only ones who grieve.   The spouse who lost a beloved partner, the sibling who lost their best friend, the grandparent who lost the grandchild,  the son or daughter who lost a beloved parent, and the individual who lost a friend are also grieving.  The loss of a loved one affects the entire family and community.       

We are dedicated to assisting  families and individuals who are grieving a loss, with support and resources to aid in the healing process.   We offer a safe place where stories can be shared, surrounding them with love and acceptance as we all travel together on a healing journey "From Grief to Hope"

Estrella Alvarez-Tinch
fromgrieftohopefl@gmail.com

 The loss of her son, to suicide, moves this mom into finding answers and in the process, she finds her authentic self. This a brief narrative of a story of loss in a self-help book that includes ways in which families who have experienced loss can begin the healing process.
About the Author
Estrella is a bereaved mom, who found her voice after the untimely death of her son in 2013. Since then, she has made it her mission to help families who grieve the loss of a loved one.  Estrella is an Ordained Interfaith Minister, Certified Grief Coach, Reiki Master, Certified Therapeutic Arts and Shamanic Life Coach.  She is the founder of "From Grief to Hope, Inc". A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting bereaved families with support and resources to aid in the healing process.
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Customer Reviews

• Great tools also useful to adviser and counselors for churches and schools.
  This is an excellent resource and very, very sensitive, when someone loss a loved one's . It is going to help a lot of people when this tragedy happens or faces to anybody in their lives. Congratulations to my Sister-in-Love for this great tool , who teach us how to handle before, during, and after the pain.  Glenda Alvarez
• Wonderful resource for those who are trying to navigate through grief. The author not only shares her own journey but helps the reader to find their own personal path to healing by asking questions and encouraging each of us to think, reflect and listen to our own inner voice. This method allows our hearts to do the emotional processing work as we move through the pain. “Journey from Grief to Hope” certainly is a complete journey towards hope, containing a multitude of information and guidance. This book also helps us to realize that “death is not to be feared, but rather embraced as part of our journey on earth”. Highly recommended!
  Susan Graham
• Warning: read this book slowly and allow it to guide you through the healing process. There is no rush, take a deep breath, and begin. This book is focused on how to move forward after loss by honoring your loved one and forgiving yourself. Estrella Tinch has created a self-help book while sharing her most heartfelt memories of her son. She is blending both her true emotional grit with a loving way to create a new normal for those struggling to move forward after the loss of their loved one. You will find guidance toward creating a safe space to grieve and other answers to the questions that arise during this process. This book is a safe place. You are in good hands.
  Judi
• This book helped me sort through my pain, helping me understand what I was feeling with steps I can take to help manage the pain.
  Lisa
• Easy to read and helpful book about steps I can take to help me during the loss of my loved one.
  Michael 

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