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Thirteen Quotes About Moving On from Death: From Einstein to Robert Frost, encouragement to keep going -
“Joanne” by Lady Gaga Speaks to Generational Grief: A heartfelt tribute to the pain of losing a loved one -
Hospice Nurse Breaks the Internet with the ‘Death Rattle’: Julie McFadden is gaining steam online with an unlikely topic: the end of life
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Author Archives: Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Survivors Are Breaking the Taboos Around Disenfranchised Grief
Specialists and support groups are opening up the conversation around less recognized forms of loss
Can you imagine telling someone their husband had died through a text message? The idea is almost unthinkable. Such traumatic news is usually delivered through intimate, private conversations between friends, family and medical professionals. But what about the death of … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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“Whiskey Lullaby” by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss
Two country icons shed light on the tragedy of death by substance abuse
Brad Paisley‘s “Whiskey Lullaby,” written by Jon Randall and Bill Anderson and featuring Alison Krauss, is a tender, mournful rumination on the pain of watching grief destroy someone in slow motion. Drinking — and whiskey in particular — is … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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The Decrease in Life Expectancy of Young Americans Is a Persistent Trend
A new report shows that life expectancy has decreased for young and middle-aged Americans
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine have published a report showing that the death rates of younger and middle-aged Americans have increased since 1990. In spite of continuing medical advances, life expectancy for this group was seen … Continue reading
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“If Anything Happens I Love You” directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack
A simple, stunning animated short portrays the complexity of grief after losing a child
“If Anything Happens I Love You” is a short animated film that premiered on Netflix in November 2020. A week after its release, it quickly jumped to No.2 on the streaming site, and it has since been nominated for a … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“Tornado Warning in Horse Country” by Emma Hine
A young poet explores love, loss, and family in an intimate poem from her debut collection
Emma Hine’s debut poetry collection, “Stay Safe,” is a dreamy, haunting exploration of love and loss. Her poems wander between the literal and the esoteric, loosely drawn together by a narrative that ebbs and flows throughout the book. At its … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Use Crowdfunding to Help with Funeral Expenses
Online fundraising platforms can help ease the financial burden of funerals, memorials, and burials
Our Tip of the Month When a loved one dies, the cost of a funeral, memorial service and burial can be a significant burden in an already trying time. Because of this, many families are now turning to crowdfunding sites … Continue reading
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