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Tag Archives: Legacy
Our Monthly Tip: Designate a Legacy Contact for Your Facebook Account
"Till Death Do You Part" doesn't necessarily apply to your social media profile
Our Tip of the Month A funny feeling lodged in the pit of my stomach when a recent Facebook notification suggested I send a birthday greeting to a friend who had died almost a year ago. It became even more disconcerting as celebratory wishes … Continue reading
Transforming the Legacy of Suicide – Part Two
From unraveling to weaving my own tapestry
It was my 18th birthday — five months to the day after my father’s suicide. Tears arrived without warning, without my permission. They burst through the protective armor that had been slowly eroding away through my process of denial and minimization. … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged anger, Emotional Healing, Grief, Grief and loss, Healing, Leaving a legacy, Legacy, Suicide
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When The Legacy is Suicide
The initial impact
When I was a child, my family was a strong, stoic clan. We valued fierce independence above all else. Asking for help or seeking recognition was not acceptable. Neither love nor grief was talked about or expressed. Any acknowledgment of … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged Death, Dying Well, expressing grief, Impact of suicide on a child, Legacy, Legacy of suicide, Loss, Suicide
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A Holiday Album: The Gift of a Life Review
A priceless way to honor your and your loved one's lives
Working with and being the student of those facing the end of life for many years, I have witnessed what really matters in living and in dying. Prompted to examine the life I was living and the legacy I would … Continue reading
New Options for Your Facebook Accounts Post-Death
From designating a legacy contact to completely deleting your account, Facebook offers more than just the standard procedure of freezing one’s account
Have you ever wondered what you could do to protect your Facebook profile after you die? According to a Wall Street Journal article by Geoffrey A. Fowler, those post death options have increased now to three for U.S. members instead … Continue reading
What is End-of-Life Planning? An Interview with Sally Shannon
No Time Like the Present: Get your Affairs in Order Today!
Dedicated to helping people prepare for end of life, Sally Shannon is an uplifting life coach, organizer, and home funeral guide. She is a member of the San Francisco Home Funerals Alliance, with a focus on preplanning. Aurora: What does … Continue reading
