Author Archives: Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Exhibit at President Lincoln’s Cottage Explores Child Loss

The exhibit reflects on Abraham and Mary Lincoln's tragic losses as well as modern experiences of grief
Posted on May 9, 2021 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When Abraham Lincoln‘s third son, Willie, died of what was likely typhoid fever at just 11 years old, Abraham and his wife Mary were devastated. They had already lost their second son, Eddie, to illness when he was only 4. … Continue reading →

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Survivors Are Breaking the Taboos Around Disenfranchised Grief

Specialists and support groups are opening up the conversation around less recognized forms of loss
Posted on April 25, 2021 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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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
Posted on April 13, 2021 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  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 →

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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
Posted on April 3, 2021 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  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
Posted on March 27, 2021 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“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 →

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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
Posted on March 21, 2021 by Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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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