Tag Archives: Unexpected Loss

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Redefining what it means to be strong mentally and physically in the face of loss

  A few weeks ago, I was very pleased to find a book had magically downloaded on my Kindle.  I forgot I’d preordered it months ago after reading Cheryl Strayed’s essay, “The Love of My Life.”  After her mother died … Continue reading

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What is Grief Support for Neonatal Death? An Interview with Ellen Daley

A place where parents can find support after losing a child

Ellen Kelly Daley is the president of the board of directors at HAND, a resource network of parents, professionals, and volunteers who provide support for those who have lost a baby before, during, or after birth. She is a professional … Continue reading

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This American Life on School Violence and Student Deaths

The Harper High School story reminds us that death and violence still happen every day.

In the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Connecticut, the storytellers at This American Life brought us a show recently to remind us that student death and gun violence aren’t all that unfamiliar in many of America’s schools. The … Continue reading

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Kayak Morning by Roger Rosenblatt

Navigating grief through meditation… and kayaking.

In his 2010 memoir, Making Toast, Roger Rosenblatt tells his story about loss after losing his daughter, Amy, unexpectedly.  With a series of snippets similar to diary entries, Rosenblatt detailed his struggle with the aftermath and how he coped by … Continue reading

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“Making Toast” by Roger Rosenblatt

The beautiful, tragic story of a grandfather losing his daughter

In his 2010 memoir, Making Toast, Roger Rosenblatt paints a beautiful portrait of what it means to lose someone too soon.  After his daughter, Amy, dies suddenly of a rare heart abnormality, Rosenblatt and his wife move in with their … Continue reading

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SevenPonds Looks Back

Who Are Some of the Notable People That Died in 2011, and What Has Their Death Meant to Us

The New Year, of course, offers perhaps the most ideal time to reflect on our changes, accomplishments, and lessons learned over the past year. Many of us may feel compelled to compare the person we are today to the person … Continue reading

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