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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
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
“Like a River” Is a Painfully Real Memorial Service Song for Daughters Who Have Lost Their Mother
Carly Simon sings honestly about the death of her mother and the sad details, including settling the estate, that followed
One of my personal favorites, Carly Simon’s song “Like a River”, expresses the depth of Carly’s love following the death of her mother. Carly sings openly of “death’s struggle,” then peace and the subsequent sad details of settling the estate … Continue reading
A New Movement Helps Push Open the Conversation on Death
The website "Let's Have Dinner and Talk About Death" offers ways to break bread and start talking about end of life topics
Michael Hebb, of the University of Washington, has a passion for getting the conversation going on death. He was on a train from Portland to Seattle and happened to sit in the diner car with two doctors — all were … Continue reading
