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Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
The Tragic Death of Nex Benedict
Controversy surrounds the death of a young, nonbinary Indigenous student in Oklahoma
Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary Indigenous student from Owasso, Oklahoma, died on February 8th, 2024, just a day after they were assaulted in a school bathroom. Although the medical examiner’s preliminary report found that their death was likely the result … Continue reading
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“Good Grief” by Dan Levy
Levy's first departure from comedy provides valuable insight into the messiness of grief
The opening scene of “Good Grief” aptly sets the stage for Daniel Levy’s directorial film debut, in that it features rich visuals and warm vibes. But the film ultimately lacks the depth we’re left desperately craving by the … Continue reading
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HCA Hospitals Accused of Pushing Patients Toward Hospice To Improve Mortality Metrics
An investigative report by NBC News reveals alarming statistics in end-of-life-care
Hospice and palliative care are growing aspects of the healthcare system, which is typically a good thing: It means that more people have come to recognize the importance of access to quality end-of-life care. Unfortunately, reports have come to light … Continue reading
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The Human Brain ‘Shields’ Us From Grasping Our Own Mortality
Scientists are just beginning to understand this evolutionary phenomenon
Death is a universally shared fate. With the rare exception of lobsters (seriously!) all creatures will eventually die of old age if they haven’t succumbed to another means of demise. And while everyone knows in some vague sense that they … Continue reading
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“The Mausoleum of the Martyrdom of Polish Villages in Michniów” by Miroslaw Nizio
A haunting memorial to the victims of Nazi pacification campaigns
Over the course of World War II, Nazi forces committed innumerable atrocities upon the people of Poland. In addition to the violence of the extermination campaigns, German forces waged a war of terror against the Polish civilian populations living in … Continue reading
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New Grief Education Implementations For Students
How some schools are leading the way
In the United States almost one in 20 children will lose a parent by age 16, and most children will experience the loss of a family member or friend by the time they graduate high school, according to the Coalition … Continue reading
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