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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Who deserves to die?
Campaign by the Lung Cancer Alliance attempts to remove the stigma surrounding the disease.
Early last month, a mysterious viral ad campaign began to confuse and enrage people as messages like “Hipsters Deserve to Die”, “Cat Lovers Deserve to Die”, and “The Tattooed Deserve to Die” popped up on pay phone backs in cities … Continue reading
‘Leaving the River’, an installation of art about loss and love
Evelyn Berde reflects on the tragic loss of her brother
Artist Evelyn Berde brings her passion and her personal stories into her artwork, including one of her most poignant collections, Leaving the River, an installation of art about loss and love, in reaction to the loss of her brother, Danny, … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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‘Your Sister’s Sister’ explores personal ways of coping with loss
A film that explores grief, loss, death, and relationships
For a film that deals with the various angles of grief and loss, and delves into the depths of facing emotions and maintaining relationships, check out Your Sister’s Sister. Synopsis A year has passed since Jack’s brother’s untimely death sent … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Coping with Grief, Family, Grief, Healing, Loss, Lynn Shelton, Mark Duplass, Relationships, Rosemarie DeWitt, Your Sister's Sister
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‘In Abstentia’
A sister's reaction to the absence and presence of her brother in the belongings he left behind
After the sudden and tragic death of their son, Joshua’s family turned their grief into a myriad of creative endeavors. Josh’s father Jimmy created a film for those recently bereaved and a book of photographs, writings and poetry to express … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Death, Family, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, In absentia, Loss
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Harry: “And I’m gonna be 40!” Sally: “When?” Harry: “Someday!”
From 'When Harry Met Sally', written by Nora Ephron
In honor of the recently-passed writer, director, and actress, we recommend a weekend marathon of our favorite Nora Ephron films, stories to tug at your hearstrings and leave you with a satisfied smile.
Children’s Grief Support
Partners In Care help children and families express grief through art and therapy
For over 20 years, central Oregon residents have been going to Partners In Care for healthcare support for everything from physical therapy to bereavement support. The agency offers a unique healthcare experience with a focus on relationships, encouraging patients to … Continue reading
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Tagged Camp Courage, Child, Children, Families, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Hospice, Summer camp
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