Laura Murphy Takes Solo Honeymoon After Fiancé’s Death
Laura Murphy with her fiancé shortly before his death.
What would you do if your fiancé died a month shy of your wedding day? Shut down emotionally? Fold into a fetal position and not get out of bed for a month? Well, Laura Murphy decided she would go on her pre-booked honeymoon alone, and in the process, found massive support on TikTok as she documented her journey through grief.
Twenty-Six Humorous Quotes About Death and Mortality
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The subjects of death and mortality get their fair share of the serious treatment day by day (heck, we even do it on this blog). But, just as a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, a little dose of humor is a winning salve for confronting a part of life that many find uncomfortable or frightening. Death is a great equalizer — and to that end, almost everyone’s got something to say about it.
For deadly quips and funny quotes from authors, comedians, playwrights, and more, read on.
Understanding Collective Grief
Collective grief happens when a community, society, or nation all experience extreme change or loss. It is common to experience collective grief in the wake of major events such as wars, natural disasters and other tragedies, even if you didn’t experience them firsthand. The past few years have seen countless events that would qualify: Entire swathes of North Carolina have been washed away by Hurricane Helene. Florida has been rocked by a succession of record-breaking hurricanes. In the west, entire neighborhoods are lost to wildfires with startling regularity. The Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine are embroiled in conflicts that continue to escalate, with unspeakable violence and devastation being inflicted upon countless people, and widespread ramifications that echo throughout other nations. The list goes on and on and on, and it can literally make people sick.
The Grief Cure by Cody Delistraty
When Cody Delistraty’s mother died of cancer, he was devastated. As a burgeoning journalist in his early twenties, he turned to his training in reporting, diving into research, consulting experts and exploring the latest treatments for grief. His book “The Grief Cure” chronicles this journey, as Delistraty experiments with various “cures” for his sorrow. From an AI chatbot version of his mother to psilocybin, laughter therapy, book prescriptions and consultations with neuroscientists about memory deletion, he doesn’t find a definitive “cure” for his grief but rather gains a revised perspective on its role in his life.
The Bizarre Phenomenon of Terminal Lucidity
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Many strange things can occur when someone nears the end of their life, but terminal lucidity might be one of the most peculiar. This phenomenon occurs when a dying patient suddenly has a brief and unexpected return of cognitive function. Oftentimes, they will happily and alertly communicate with staff or family as if they haven’t been suffering from severe cognitive decline.
“See You Again” by Carrie Underwood
Some songs about death convey the anguish of loss, resonating with sadness and poignant recollections of the one who has died. But Carrie Underwood’s “See You Again” attempts to uplift with a hopeful tone and production, despite the tragedy that inspired it.
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