Category Archives: Opening our Hearts

Helping a Dear Friend On Life Support to Die Peacefully

Designated as her healthcare proxy, I had to do right by her
Posted on August 26, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This story is of Patti, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their experience … Continue reading →

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My Close Encounter with Suicide

My girlfriend killed herself in front of me, a tragedy that defined my life for a long time
Posted on June 30, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is an anonymous story, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their experience … Continue reading →

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My Sister Died During COVID Lockdown

Three years later, I finally have hope of going to visit her grave
Posted on April 29, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is Judy’s story as told by Irena Kaci. 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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My Grandmother’s Death Tore My Life Apart

After losing everything I knew and loved, losing my grandmother was almost more than I could bear
Posted on February 15, 2023 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is Irena Kaci’s story as told by herself. 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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My Father-In-Law Died Surrounded by Love

My chosen work helped facilitate his peace at the end.
Posted on December 17, 2022 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is Dana ‘s story as told by Irena Kaci. 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, … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Best Friend Was Held Prisoner by Her Daughter

The sweetest woman I ever knew had the saddest end of life
Posted on October 9, 2022 by Irena Kaci (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

This is Sally’s story as told by Irena Kaci. 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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