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“Summons” by Aurora Levins Morales:
Peaceful activism opens arms for grief and mourning in a beautiful poem -
How To Dispose of a Body In Space:
Scientists ponder what to do when someone dies on a space mission -
AMA Adopts New Policies Expanding Access to Palliative Care:
The American Medical Association encourages physicians to offer palliative care, regardless of prognosis
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Author Archives: Jeanette Summers (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Losing Her Constant
A woman loses her father: an ever-present force of strength and stability in her life.
This is Nancy’s story, as told by Jeanette. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with grief and loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief, … Continue reading
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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