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Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Still Parents: Life after Baby Loss
The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester presents life for parents of stillborn babies
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month, where we recognize the tens of thousands of families across the U.S. who have lost a child during pregnancy or right after birth. The grief of these parents is often overlooked and … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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Our Monthly Tip: Finger Paint to Express the Pain of Loss
Art therapy at home is an inexpensive way for young mourners to share their grief
Our Monthly Tip Creating and connecting with art has been utilized as a therapeutic experience for centuries. Very often, the acts of drawing and painting are used in therapy, especially when professionals are working with children. When a neighborhood or … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
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The 21 Most Breathtaking Locations to Scatter Ashes in the U.S.
Beautiful state parks to spread your loved one's remains
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in many people’s lives. How to honor the dead and lay them to rest is an important decision. The National Funeral Directors Association has predicted that by 2035, nearly 80% … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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Our Monthly Tip: Send a Collection of Postcards
Send themed postcards to your grieving friend to show you're thinking of them
Our Monthly Tip When a friend loses a spouse, they tend to cloister themselves for months or even years. They may not be up for receiving guests much, if at all. Letting them know you are thinking of them can … Continue reading
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Keeping Pain Private After a Traumatic Death
Vanessa Bryant and Ashley Judd speak out about maintaining the privacy of the dead and those they leave behind
On August 25, 2022, a jury awarded $31 million to Vanessa Bryant and her co-plaintiff. The women sought justice following the tragic plane crash that took the lives of Bryant’s husband and daughter, among others. Bryant asserted that she was … Continue reading
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“Mom’s Sweater” by Jayde Perkin
A cozy children's picture book that tells young readers grief may feel big now, but they'll grow into it
“Mom’s Sweater” is a sensitive story about a young girl who loses her mother to a terminal disease. Through a comfort object, her mother’s favorite sweater, the protagonist is able to better understand grief and find her way to healing.
Posted in Lending Insight
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