Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

“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.

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
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Let your life lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a leaf

- Rabindranath Tagore
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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

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

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“I Care a Lot” Written and Directed by J. Blakeson

A film with an important message hidden in an absurdly implausible plot

I have to admit that I wanted to like “I Care a Lot” a lot more than I actually did. Touted by critics as a fast-moving dark comedy/action thriller, its basic premise is an interesting one. A black-hearted entrepreneur by … Continue reading

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