Author Archives: Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“How Do I Say Goodbye” by Dean Lewis

A child's fear of losing a parent
Posted on April 30, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In his 2022 song “How Do I Say Goodbye,” singer-songwriter Dean Lewis wrestles with what it means to have a parent die. The subject material is autobiographical and intensely personal for Lewis, who wrote on Instagram that his father was … Continue reading →

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“Stay True” by Hua Hsu

A memoir of loss in young adulthood
Posted on April 18, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Stay True” is a memoir by Hua Hsu, a well known writer for The New Yorker and The Atlantic on issues of race, multiculturalism,and the immigrant experience. Hsu’s latest book stays in line with these themes while also delving into … Continue reading →

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Can Distressing Dreams Point to Future Health Issues?

Nightmares may be a sign of future cognitive decline
Posted on April 4, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Can our sleeping dreams predict the future? The question has been debated by philosophers for millennia, but the common scientific consensus has been no. New research, however, promotes the idea that dreams can provide insight into our future health problems, … Continue reading →

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Praying the Rosary: A Catholic Funeral Rite

A Catholic devotional meditation provides comfort after death
Posted on March 19, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For many Catholic Americans, praying the rosary holds deep significance and can be a meaningful part of Catholic funeral rites. A rosary is a Roman Catholic devotional prayer that invites the speaker to meditate on the mysteries of Christ and … Continue reading →

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“Bigger Than The Whole Sky” by Taylor Swift

A poignant song that resonates with survivors of pregnancy loss
Posted on March 5, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When Taylor Swift’s most recent album “Midnights” was released on October 21, 2022, it was an instant hit, spawning No. 1 songs and rave reviews. But one of the lesser known songs is causing waves in a different way, resonating … Continue reading →

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Beloved Former President Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice

Former President Jimmy Carter recently elected to enter hospice
Posted on February 28, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Hospice has been in the news more consistently lately since it was announced that former President Jimmy Carter elected to stop medical treatments and instead head home on hospice. On February 18th, The Carter Center announced that “after a series … Continue reading →

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