What is “A Silver Lining of Hope”? A silver lining is a metaphor for finding something meaningful or positive in the midst of pain. It comes from the saying, “every cloud has a silver lining,” reminding us that even in the darkest moments, there can be glimmers of hope, growth, or purpose. It doesn’t erase the suffering—but it means something beautiful can still rise from it. So here we have A Silver Lining—of Hope. This is Hope’s silver lining. Because my mom was so much more than the way she died. She was strong. She was kind. She was funny, stubborn, loving. She was a good person. And even though the world might not see that— Even though her death was violent, cruel, and undeserved— I will never let that be the final word on her life. I am who I am because of her. And I will do everything in my power to make sure she isn’t just another DV statistic. I’m going to speak up. I’m going to fight for change. I’m going to tell her story—loudly, truthfully, and in her name. Because that’s what she deserves. And maybe, just maybe, her story will help someone else find their own silver lining of hope.