Author Archives: Elizabeth J Grear (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Some Fathers Golf, Mine Painted Nudes

What looked like the perfect marriage had a dark secret

This is the story of Alice as told by Elizabeth. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, … Continue reading

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My Cousin’s Death Taught Me the Meaning of Life

A lesson in existentialism and mortality

This is the story of Monica as told by Elizabeth. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, … Continue reading

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A Life Lesson in Shedding Guilt Over My Father’s Death

It took me a long time to recover from my regrets at not having been there for him

This is the story of Cassandra as told by Elizabeth. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, … Continue reading

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