Author Archives: Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Stumbling from Loss to Normalcy

Losing my husband meant also losing much of myself
Posted on December 30, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This story is of Nanette, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their of … Continue reading →

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I Found My Purpose After Losing My Mother to Cancer

Her death pointed me in the right direction
Posted on October 22, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This story is of Ian, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their of … Continue reading →

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Helping a Dear Friend On Life Support to Die Peacefully

Designated as her healthcare proxy, I had to do right by her
Posted on August 26, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This story is of Patti, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their experience … Continue reading →

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My Close Encounter with Suicide

My girlfriend killed herself in front of me, a tragedy that defined my life for a long time
Posted on June 30, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is an anonymous story, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their experience … Continue reading →

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My Sister Died During COVID Lockdown

Three years later, I finally have hope of going to visit her grave
Posted on April 29, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is Judy’s story as told by Irena Kaci. 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, to … Continue reading →

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My Grandmother’s Death Tore My Life Apart

After losing everything I knew and loved, losing my grandmother was almost more than I could bear
Posted on February 15, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is Irena Kaci’s story as told by herself. 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, to … Continue reading →

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