Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

A Quote from David Kessler About Sharing the Burden of Grief

Plus a lovely spring-themed flower heart from SevenPonds
Posted on May 22, 2021 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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“All Who Wander…” The Story of a Traveler Who Lived and Died on His Own Terms

"Uncle John" lived by his own rules. I think he wanted to die that way too.
Posted on April 18, 2021 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

This is Kam’s story as told to Melissa Gouty. 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 aid … Continue reading →

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A Quote from Christina Rasmussen About Building a New Life After Loss

Plus a beautiful handmade heart made of spring flowers from SevenPonds
Posted on April 10, 2021 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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Let your life lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a leaf

- Rabindranath Tagore
Posted on April 1, 2021 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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My Mom Died of Alcoholism, Denial and Despair

Too ashamed to ask for help when her marriage fell apart, she self-medicated with alcohol until cirrhosis took her life
Posted on March 14, 2021 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

This is Kathleen’s story as told by her. 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 aid … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Quote About Resilience in the Face of Adversity from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Plus a beautiful heart made of flowers from SevenPonds
Posted on March 13, 2021 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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