Tag Archives: Losing a Spouse

Ringing in the New Year!

Choosing death over life In the name of love
Posted on January 1, 2019 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

While on a long sabbatical of sorts, I share with you one of my favorite articles I wrote in the past to ring in this New Year.  Many of us are familiar with Ida Straus, wife of Isidor Straus, the co-owner … Continue reading →

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Widows Reflect on Aging and Dying

Helen Nearing and Joan Didion Offer Us Their Thoughts
Posted on November 21, 2011 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

I was recently rummaging through an old bookstore when I stumbled on a copy of the book Light on Aging and Dying, by Helen Nearing, written when she was a widow. I was familiar with Helen and her husband Scott’s … Continue reading →

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