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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
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Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love
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Author Archives: Melissa Gouty
A Tragedy in Two Parts: Grief and Its Grim Aftermath
The loss of a spouse and the breakdown afterward
This is Bill’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 … Continue reading
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Comfort After Tragedy: A Love Legacy From a Friend
Learning how to live better after loss
This is Jeri’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 … Continue reading
Watching Gladys Disappear –The Pain of Ambiguous Loss
Watching my friend of 30 years disappear into the fog of Alzheimer's disease is like no pain I've even known
This is Melissa’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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A Murder-Suicide Fueled by Love
Fulfilling a promise, my dear friend Harvey shot the woman he loved and then himself
This is Melissa’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 aid them … Continue reading
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What Can a Child Really Know of Death?
It was only as an adult that I could grieve for a childhood loss
This month, SevenPonds offers a story of lost love from our colleague 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 … Continue reading
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