Hope Denton

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Hope Denton • 02/05/2026

Breaking the Pattern: Relearning Safety as an Adult

Unpublished personal essay exploring generational trauma, emotional safety, and the work of breaking cycles through parenting.

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Hope Denton • 01/31/2026

We Don’t Try to “Win” Arguments in Our Marriage. We Give Each Other Five Minutes.

An unpublished personal essay about how a simple “five-minute rule” helped my husband and me stop fighting to be right and start listening to each other.

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Hope Denton • 01/11/2025

Memorial Tribute Writing Sample

A memorial tribute written to honor the life and legacy of a beloved grandmother, combining storytelling, reflection, and ceremonial speech writing.

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Hope Denton • 01/05/2025

Obituary Writing Sample

Sample obituary writing that honors a life through narrative storytelling, biographical detail, and compassionate tone.