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Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
“I Will Not Say Goodbye” by Danny Gokey
A powerful ballad about not wanting to let go of grief
It’s not at all unusual for someone who has lost a loved one to feel that they should “let go” and move on from the loss. But as anyone who has experienced the pain of grief understands, “moving on” isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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“Grief on the Front Lines” by Rachel Jones
An insightful look at the trauma, grief and suffering inherent in modern medicine
The world of medicine and professional caregiving is fraught with trauma. Doctors, nurses and ancillary staff members experience human suffering in a way that most laypeople can only imagine, witnessing people at their most vulnerable, often on the worst and … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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A Sobering Quote From Dr. L.S. Dugdale About Avoiding Conversations About Death
Plus a beautiful spring-themed heart from SevenPonds
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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A Quote From Marianne Richmond About the Gift of Memories
Plus a beautiful heart made from spring flowers from SevenPonds
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First Composted Human Remains Laid to Rest in Colorado
The compost was donated to a local green cemetery
The first person to undergo human composting in Colorado has been laid to rest. The individual, whose name has not been released, underwent a process known as “natural reduction” at The Natural Funeral in Lafayette soon after Gov. Jared Polis … Continue reading
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What If I Never Get Over You?” by Lady Antebellum
A heartrending song that speaks to the fear that grief will never end
Grief in all its permutations is accompanied by a wide array of emotions: sadness, anger, longing, confusion and numbness are just a few of the many things we may feel in response to loss. But there is one response to … Continue reading
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