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Tag Archives: Loss of a Child
Short Story: “Breaking the News,” by Vladimir Nabokov (1935)
Friends struggle with how to break very bad news in this story of the moment before grief
A prominent 20th-century author and one of the great masters of language, Vladimir Nabokov wrote his share of epic, seminal novel-length works, including Lolita, Pale Fire, and Ada, or Ardor. But in the short story “Breaking the News,” first published … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Breaking the News, Classic Literature, Death, Loss, Loss of a Child, Vladimir Nabokov
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What is Grief Support for Neonatal Death? An Interview with Ellen Daley
A place where parents can find support after losing a child
Ellen Kelly Daley is the president of the board of directors at HAND, a resource network of parents, professionals, and volunteers who provide support for those who have lost a baby before, during, or after birth. She is a professional … Continue reading
My Girl by Howard Zieff
"When your dad's an undertaker, your mom's in heaven, and your grandma's got a screw loose... it's good to have a friend who understands you."
After a more-than-twenty-year hiatus, I put on the movie My Girl this week, and I wasn’t prepared for how moved I would be by the end. My memories of the clips I’ve seen throughout my life promised a cheesy film about … Continue reading
Will Student Loan Debt Haunt Your Family After Your Death?
One mourning family wants to ensure that it won't
Throughout our work and research at SevenPonds, we stumble upon a number of issues surrounding the end-of-life that many people probably don’t think about day to day. After nearly two years with this team, I continue to be surprised by … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Citibank, Debt, Keith Norris, Loss of a Child, Michelle Norris, MoveOn.org, Petition, SignOn.org, Student debt, Student loan
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Talking to Kids Facing Death
Reporter shares the stories of families who have faced this difficult conversation
Last month, Chicago Tribune writer Barbara Brotman was tasked with writing a story about new research presented in Chicago on “a particularly uncomfortable subject” — how to talk to kids and teenagers about their possible death. The research found that … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Brotman, Chicago, Chicago Tribune, End-of-life care, Health, Hospice, Loss of a Child, Teens
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“Come Play One More Day” by Angela Rose
Sculpture garden offers a space for families to grieve the loss of a child
Artist and mother Angela Rose has drawn from her private grief to create a public sanctuary for others who have endured the loss of a child. She spent a year contemplating the lives of nine children whose family members and … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Angela Rose, Art, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Loss of a Child, Sculpture, Sculpture trail, Visual Art
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