Category Archives: Something Special

Witnessing a dying person firsthand is a life-changing experience, and one I wish I had been better prepared for as I sat with my mother on her death day. In those final hours, I combed my mind for ways to … Continue reading →

A new report shines a light on how industrial sites are exposing Americans to cancer-causing pollutants at a much higher rate than the EPA considers acceptable. The nonprofit newsroom ProPublica examined EPA reported data and found that a quarter of … Continue reading →

More than 700,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, placing massive strain on funeral directors – particularly in states hit hard by the virus. Yet COVID-19 is only the latest of several mass death events … Continue reading →

Nursing is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but hospice facilities have not seen the surge. In many states, nursing shortages have forced facilities to delay patients’ enrollment or to … Continue reading →

The first time Rob Meyer-Kukan ever walked a labyrinth, it was at the suggestion of a friend who knew he had been struggling. Meyer-Kukan was dealing with a different kind of loss and grief. He was mourning the death of … Continue reading →

The month of October means a true transition into the fall season for many, with Halloween coming at the end of the month. But October also brings a lesser-known observance of pregnancy loss, somberly fitting for the taboo surrounding it.  … Continue reading →