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National Donate Life Month Reminds Us To Give: Organ donors can help provide a form of life after death -
How Dare You Die Now!: Acknowledging the anger or pain of an earlier-than-expected death -
Debating Medical Aid in Dying: How news of Daniel Kahneman’s death is reopening discussion
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Tag Archives: Grief Loss and Bereavement
Luther Vandross’s Lyrics to “Dance with My Father” Inspire Hope
A lullaby R&B hymn to provide solace
The first and only dance that I ever shared with my father was at my christening, before I could barely wrap my hand around his finger. Now, 20 years later and 17 years after his death, I still wish that … Continue reading
“Dad just died…I think. Now what?”
Changes and actions that occur after the moment of death
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as an ongoing celebration of love
It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading
Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as an ongoing celebration of love
It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Acknowledge Your Disenfranchised Grief
Grief that is not acknowledged by society hurts just as deeply as grief that is.
Our Tip of the Week: In Western society, we tend to hold to a hierarchy of grief. Certain types of loss are viewed as “important” or grief-worthy, while others are minimized or not acknowledged at all. When a spouse or … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Set Up a Roadside Memorial to Honor A Loved One Who Died in a Crash
Honor your loved one at the place where they died
Our Tip of the Week: If your loved one has died in a car crash, especially if the crash occurred along a dangerous stretch of road, you may wish to set up a roadside memorial to honor them. Setting up a … Continue reading
