Ukraine President Thanks Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher for Donation

Good News Notes: “Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is grateful for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. On Twitter Sunday, the leader shared a photo of himself in a Zoom meeting with the actor couple. “@aplusk & Mila Kunis were among the first to respond to our grief. They have already raised $35 million & are sending it to…

Local woman uses poetry to help others with emotional healing

Good News Notes:  “Jacinta White has a way with words. The poet, facilitator, and editor-in-chief uses poetry to help people work through grief, loss, and other emotions. Poetry became much more than a creative outlet after her father passed away. She used poetry to express her grief and pain. “I didn’t realize it as I…

Demi Lovato opens up on relapse and recovery

 Good News Notes: “Demi Lovato thought she was in recovery. Then she realized she was just fighting a different battle.  It wasn’t the first time the 27-year-old singer had spoken publicly about her experience with eating disorders. She’s been open about her struggles with bulimia, self-harm and other mental health issues over a career that…

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home adds therapy dog to comfort grieving families | WCYB

Good News Notes: “A new therapy dog in training is helping families with the grieving process. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport just added eight-week-old Emmie to their team. As a therapy dog, Emmie will be able to assist families in any capacity they need throughout the funeral process, including attending the funeral and graveside services.”…

Horses saved this mother-son duo after devastating loss

Good News Notes: After losing their husband/father, this mother and son turned to equine (horse) therapy to deal with their grief. They found such positive experiences and results they started their own equine therapy program to help others who have lost a spouse or parent. In addition to equine therapy, they also offer “workshops and…