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Coping With Election Grief: While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Tag Archives: Grief Loss and Bereavement
“The Fear of Losing This” by Florist
A reflective, indie-pop song asks how we can make peace with life's impermanence
“The Fear of Losing This,” by indie folk group Florist, delves into the confrontation of life’s ephemeral nature and the quest to find solace in the inevitability of loss. Emily Sprague, Florist’s vocalist and songwriter, showcases her unique ability to … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Expressive Music, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grieving, Music
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Our Monthly Tip: Record a Conversation with Your Loved One
Preserve your loved one’s cherished memories, family histories and favorite stories.
Our Tip of The Month: An excellent way to preserve the memory of a loved one is to record a conversation with them while they are still vibrant and present. Delving into discussions about their childhood, the invaluable life lessons … Continue reading
How Sharing a Meal Can Help Heal Grief and Loss
SevenPonds speaks with Lennon Flowers, the founder of The Dinner Party
Today SevenPonds is featuring an interview conducted several years ago with Lennon Flowers, the founder and executive director of The Dinner Party, a multinational community of individuals working together to open conversations about life after loss. Founded in December 2013, … Continue reading
Comfort After Tragedy: A Love Legacy From a Friend
Learning how to live better after loss
This is Jeri’s story as told to Melissa Gouty. 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
Chimeras: Our Closest Lost Loved Ones May Be Assimilated Into Our DNA
What immunology can teach us about the grieving process
Early in his remarkable essay “Chimera,” Gerald N. Callahan, a professor of immunology at Colorado State University, grapples with the loss of his wife and the odd occurrence of, what seems to him, her reappearance before his very eyes. Professor … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Chimera, Gerald M. Callahan, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Immune system, Immunonlogy
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