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“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska:
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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life -
Coping With Election Grief:
While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Author Archives: Jeanette Summers (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Making Sense of A Senseless Loss
The story of a woman's healing process after her 21-year-old son was murdered
This is Radha’s story, as told by Jeanette Summers. 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 of … Continue reading
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My Dear Cousin Is Still An Angel at My Side
The story of a young woman who, at 12-years-old, lost a cousin who was also a best friend
This is Natalie’s story, as told by Jeanette Summers. 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 grief and … Continue reading
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My Nephew Died of a Fatal Drug Overdose
My brother's only son lost his life to heroin at the age of 19
This is Sophie’s story as told by Jeanette Summers. 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 Parents’ Recent Divorce Fractured All of Our Lives
A young woman tells how the end of her parents' marriage tore their family apart
This is Grace’s story as told to Jeanette Summers. 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 Disenfranchised Grief When I Discovered My Husband Is Gay
The searing truth of unknowingly being in a small, private room
This is Suzette’s story as told to Jeanette Summers — the story of her disenfranchised grief over discovering her husband Peter’s homosexuality. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope … Continue reading
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My Spiritual Teacher Died by Suicide
Wracked with pain and fearing the loss of the independence he treasured, William took his own life
This is Michelle’s story as told to Jeanette Summers. 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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