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Tag Archives: Loss
“Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller
Examining the effect of loss in "Death of a Salesman"
***This post contains spoilers*** Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s most famous play, obviously has death in it; but I would argue that the most tragic part of the play is the failure of communication between the characters, particularly … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Arthur Miller, Biff Loman, Death of a Salesman, Grief, Loss, Suicide, Willy Loman
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A Beach Heart for Madeline
A glorious memorial to honor the loss of a loved one
This summer, Bay Area artist Page Hodel brought together family, friends, and fans of her Monday Hearts for Madalene to craft a heart from the most sympathetic medium she could find: humans. Dozens gathered at this beach on the Pacific … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Bay Area, California, Flash mob, Loss, Memorial, Monday Hearts for Madalene, Ovarian Cancer, Pacific Ocean, Pacifica
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Trauma After the Aurora Theater Shooting
Lessons from Carolyn L. Mears on this emotional shock
As we, in solidarity with individuals and organizations across the world, continue to express our sympathies to those affected by the tragedies of the Aurora theater shooting of July 20th, SevenPonds wants to touch on a subject we have yet … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Aurora, Aurora Theater Shooting, CNN, Columbine, Grief, Loss, Psychological trauma, Survivor guilt, University of Denver
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Gain Comfort and Solace Through Laughter
Frank & Funny greeting cards give you a unique way to offer your sympathies
A new greeting card line written exclusively by stand-up comedians offers road-tested jokes for all occasions. “Frank & Funny,” created by Seattle comedian David Crowe, even has a few cards that let you laugh out loud at aging, illness, and … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Aging, David Crowe, Death, end-of-life, Greeting card, Illness, Laughter, Loss, Stand-up comedy, Sympathy Cards
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‘Your Sister’s Sister’ explores personal ways of coping with loss
A film that explores grief, loss, death, and relationships
For a film that deals with the various angles of grief and loss, and delves into the depths of facing emotions and maintaining relationships, check out Your Sister’s Sister. Synopsis A year has passed since Jack’s brother’s untimely death sent … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Coping with Grief, Family, Grief, Healing, Loss, Lynn Shelton, Mark Duplass, Relationships, Rosemarie DeWitt, Your Sister's Sister
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‘In Abstentia’
A sister's reaction to the absence and presence of her brother in the belongings he left behind
After the sudden and tragic death of their son, Joshua’s family turned their grief into a myriad of creative endeavors. Josh’s father Jimmy created a film for those recently bereaved and a book of photographs, writings and poetry to express … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Death, Family, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, In absentia, Loss
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