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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
What is Cryonics?
An interview with Andy Zawacki, Cryonics Institute's Chief Operations Officer, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Andy Zawacki, Chief Operations Officer for the Cyronics Institute (CI) in Clinton Township, Michigan. Andy has been involved with the facility since 1985 and now oversees and coordinates memberships and prepares documents and also facilitates cryonics. … Continue reading
Wishing Our Readers a Thanksgiving Filled With Gratitude
~ From everyone at SevenPonds
Posted in Inside SevenPonds
Tagged Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving wishes
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“Making It Through Chemotherapy” by Jackie Schuld
A book that is a helpful token for someone beginning the scary process
“Making it Through Chemotherapy” is a thin, 33-page booklet, yet it’s worth reading for two reasons. First, it tackles the important topic of cancer chemotherapy. Second, it’s written from the perspective of a young woman who was present for her mother’s … Continue reading
“I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman” by Nora Ephron
Leave it to Nora Ephron to get humorous about the subject of death
Last week I worked remotely at Sea Ranch, a breathtaking community on the ocean cliffs, north of San Francisco. The first thing I do when I enter a newly rented house is to check out the book shelves. Spotting … Continue reading
Talking About Dying with Your Parents is Difficult
When they start the conversation themselves, it’s even harder
I suppose few people understand how important talking about dying with their parents as much as I do. As the founder of SevenPonds, I have been deeply into the topic of death almost every day for the past six years. And … Continue reading
Movies Are an Unexpected Grief Healing Tool
More than entertainment, they offer the power to heal
We are all aware that movies can be incredibly powerful, but we rarely consider them to be a grief healing tool. Nevertheless, they often are. I experienced this personally in 2009. In the midst of my deep anguish and feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing Suzette
Tagged A Monster Calls, Death of a Wife, Grief Catharsis, Grief Healing, Husband Being Gay, Plane crash, Random Hearts, Suicide
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