Tag Archives: The Loss of a Parent

“Angel” by The Corrs



A tribute song focused on remembering the angelic qualities of a mother after her death
Posted on November 5, 2013 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

  In 2004, the Corrs, a Celtic folk rock group consisting of three sisters and one brother, released a beautiful, upbeat song called “Angel.” The song serves as a tribute to the group’s mother, who had died five years earlier. All … Continue reading →

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“Like a River” Is a Painfully Real Memorial Service Song for Daughters Who Have Lost Their Mother

Carly Simon sings honestly about the death of her mother and the sad details, including settling the estate, that followed
Posted on August 27, 2013 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

One of my personal favorites, Carly Simon’s song “Like a River”, expresses the depth of Carly’s love following the death of her mother. Carly sings openly of “death’s struggle,” then peace and the subsequent sad details of settling the estate … Continue reading →

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What is Child Bereavement Care? An Interview with Peter Willig

Grief counseling services for children and families who are dealing with loss at the Children's Bereavement Center
Posted on July 27, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Peter Willig, the Director of Operations and Marketing at the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC). The center is based in Miami, Florida, with counseling services available in the Coconut Grove, Miami Shore, Broward areas and more. The … Continue reading →

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