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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
What is the National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children? An Interview with Misty Foster
After the murder of her brother David, Misty sought help over the grief and murder
Today SevenPonds speaks with Misty Foster, Chapter Leader of the Sacramento Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC). The National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc is a nation-wide network of over 100 thousand volunteers who have suffered the murder … Continue reading
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“Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning
A classic, heart breaking song about the death of a teen
The sweet song “Teen Angel” hit number one in the charts back in 1960. Written by Jean Dinning and performed by both her husband and her brother, Mark Dinning, the slow melody sings of the sweetness and tragic death of … Continue reading
Eat Pizza in San Francisco While Helping Children Who Have Experienced a Death
The grass-roots organization Josie's Place raises funds for children grieving the death of a parent, sibling, close relative or friend
Be sure to mark your calendars, San Francisco readers! There’s an exciting (and tasty) event approaching. Come nibble on pizza at Patxi’s Inner Sunset location on Wednesday, October 9th, for a good cause: the grass-roots organization Josie’s Place will receive a portion of all … Continue reading
Giving a Talk at Toastmasters Seems so Benign
But taking about death can be a seriously touchy trigger to those who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder
Recently, I found myself in the position of being in the line of fire to suffer the residual effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I had delivered my public talk “Changing the Last Taboo – Death” to my San … Continue reading
An Ongoing Memorial Celebration
The parents of Josh, who died in a car accident in Vietnam, continue to heal though their art
As I reviewed the photos I present below, my hair to stood up on my arms and chills were sent down my back – such undying love. A true oxymoron for two people who continue to use art as their … Continue reading
