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Author Archives: Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The End” by Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore's poem reminds us that those we lose are always with us
My grandma died a little over four and a half years ago; it’s hard to believe it’s been that long. She is, to this day, my role model, undoubtedly one of the sweetest, most loving people I have ever known. … Continue reading
How to Deal with a Loss? An Interview with Dr. Robert Gangi
The clinical/psychiatric crisis psychologist talks about his work with those affected by 9/11
Dr. Robert Gangi is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals facing separation and loss. He has his own private practice, the Greenwich Village Center for Separation and Loss, in addition to working as a psychiatric crisis psychologist for … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged 9/11, Clinical psychology, Counseling, Grief support, Grieving
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Communication on 9/11
Phone Calls and Text Messages from September 11th
“Hi Jules, this is Brian. Listen, I’m on an airplane that’s been hijacked. If things don’t go well…I just want you to know I absolutely love you, I want you to do good, have a good time…same to my parents … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged 9/11, Loss of a Loved One, September 11 attacks, Texting, Tragedy
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“They Are All Gone Into the World of Light” by Henry Vaughan
Henry Vaughan's poem offers an inspiring look at death
The ten-year anniversary of September 11th, 2001 is just six days from now, and because of that, I wanted to choose a piece of literature that really captured the feelings of our nation after these tragic events took place. Well, … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged 9/11, Death, Henry Vaughan, Poetry, They Are All Gone into the World of Light
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“From a Train Window” by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Nature reminds us that death is part of her poetry
When I was fourteen, my family went on a vacation to Ireland. We drove through the much-too-small roads in a much-too-big rental car: a Mercedes van that seated ten. It sometimes felt perilous weaving through quaint little towns in … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Cemeteries, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Graves, Nature, Poetry
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