Tag Archives: Understanding tragedy

Comfort After Tragedy: A Love Legacy From a Friend

Learning how to live better after loss
Posted on September 10, 2021 by Melissa Gouty

This is Jeri’s story as told to Melissa Gouty. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, to … Continue reading →

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“When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold Kushner

An examination of why people have to suffer
Posted on August 5, 2016 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When Rabbi Harold Kushner’s son, Aaron, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with progeria. Progeria is a devastating disease that causes rapid aging. Most victims die in their early teens. Aaron died two days after his 14th birthday. Until … Continue reading →

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