Tag Archives: Pet loss

“The Rainbow Bridge” by Unknown

Where do animals go when they die?
Posted on April 30, 2018 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ever since humans have become aware of our own mortality, we have wondered what happens to us when we die. Do we slip away into a mindless oblivion, or do we go someplace beautiful and special? Does our behavior during … Continue reading →

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Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love”

Bob Dylan's tender love song reminds us of the source of our grief
Posted on December 1, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

A little over two years ago, a fire destroyed the building where I was renting an apartment. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the landlord soon placed everyone who lived in the building in a new home. All we lost, … Continue reading →

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“A Dog Has Died” by Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda's factual ode weeps through wide-open eyes
Posted on May 2, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Pablo Neruda is a great master of understatement, weaving the sparest details around the complexity of loss with a cry that carries its own weight and does not ask to be comforted. The first four lines of his poem “A Dog … Continue reading →

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What is an End of Life Advocate? An Interview with Betsy Trapasso

Betsy Trapasso opens up about how working as an end of life guide has helped her advocate for discussions on death.
Posted on February 8, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Betsy Trapasso, an end of life guide, advocate and film producer. She has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Fairfield University. Betsy has many years of experience … Continue reading →

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