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Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief:
The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss -
Did Our Ancestors Leave Behind a Map of the Afterlife?:
New archaeological discoveries suggest a link between ancient monuments and burial sites -
My Dear Cousin Is Still An Angel at My Side:
The story of a young woman who, at 12-years-old, lost a cousin who was also a best friend
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Tag Archives: Lending Insight
What Is the Role of an End-of-Life Doula?
An interview with Merilynne Rush, founder of Lifespan Doula Association, Part One
Today Sevenponds speaks with Merilynne Rush, founder of Lifespan Doula Association, an organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides professional End-of-Life Doula training and certification, continuing education programs, mentoring for doulas, and resources and referrals for individuals and families seeking … Continue reading
“Moving On (before and after cancer)” by Sue McCollum
The short book of poetry details the author's experience with breast cancer
“Moving On (before and after cancer)” is author Sue McCollum’s personal journal about her experience with breast cancer. However, it’s unique because it is written entirely in rhyme poetry. The book is divided chronologically into four sections detailing McCollum’s cancer … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, Cancer, chronic illness, Lending Insight, Poems About Cancer, Poetry, Radiation, Sue McCollum
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“The Thing About Jellyfish” by Ali Benjamin
Benjamin’s debut novel explores the complex grief of a 12-year-old girl
Ali Benjamin’s “The Thing About Jellyfish” is a delightful, poignant and thoroughly entertaining novel about a young girl’s strange, multilayered journey through grief. Told through the eyes of 12-year-old Suzanne, it is a story of imagination and wonder; friendship and … Continue reading
“A Good Death” by Deborah Masters and Matthew Carney
The Australian documentary touts the benefits of palliative care for terminally-ill cancer patients
“A Good Death” (2010) is an Australian documentary film about four cancer patients. The film revolves around the patients, their loved ones and the palliative care team/unit that tends to them. The short movie is, like most documentaries about terminal … Continue reading
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Tagged A good death, Australia, Cancer, Documentary, Lending Insight, Palliative Care, terminal illness
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