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Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
“Grief Sucks” and Experience Camps Help Grieving Teens Navigate Loss
More organizations are recognizing the need to give people dealing with loss a sense of community
Kennedy Murphy was only 5 years old when her father, Don Murphy, passed away from a heart attack. At the age of 7 she began attending an Experience Camp, a program developed by a national nonprofit to help grieving children … Continue reading
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“Marjorie” by Taylor Swift
The superstar’s ode to her late grandmother is about living with – and grieving for – her legacy
Back in 2020, when Taylor Swift was churning out new material faster than Covid variants could emerge, she released “Evermore” as a sister album to “Folklore.” Together with collaborators Jack Antonoff and The National’s Aaron Dessner, Swift managed to create … Continue reading
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Greeting Cards Are Getting Really Real, and We’re Here For It
How some greeting card companies have picked up on the trend of using dark humor to deal with death and illness
For a long time, if you wanted to send a card to someone who was sick, all the options were frustratingly optimistic. They would unfailingly offer wishes of “get better soon,” or “healing thoughts and prayers.” Those cards fit the … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Create an Annual Ritual to Celebrate the Birthday of Your Child Who Died
A heartfelt way to honor the child's life, and process grief in a positive way
Our Tip of the Month The loss of a child is a uniquely devastating experience which often leaves parents feeling isolated in their grief. One way to cut through that feeling of isolation is to invite friends and loved ones … Continue reading
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The Death Care Industry is Going “Greener”
Traditional burial methods are hugely problematic from an environmental perspective, but the industry is changing for the better
In case you haven’t noticed: it’s hot outside. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2023 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850. In fact, the 10 warmest years in our 174 years of recording global … Continue reading
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Twenty-Nine Humorous Quotes About Dying
Death is often sad, but that doesn't mean it can't be funny!
Death is most often accompanied by grief and sadness, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be funny! Seeing as death is something we all have to face eventually, it wouldn’t kill us to do so with a sense of … Continue reading
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