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“All The Ways Our Dead Still Speak” by Caleb Wilde:
A sixth-generation funeral director reconciles his family’s past with his present -
“Soul With Me” by DePeche Mode:
Lead singer Martin Gore takes listeners on an upbeat journey to the other side -
Our Monthly Tip: Make A Keepsake Pin to Honor Your Loved One:
A meaningful memorial favor for guests to wear during a service
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Categories
Tag Archives: Unexpected Loss
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
Kayak Morning by Roger Rosenblatt
Navigating grief through meditation… and kayaking.
In his 2010 memoir, Making Toast, Roger Rosenblatt tells his story about loss after losing his daughter, Amy, unexpectedly. With a series of snippets similar to diary entries, Rosenblatt detailed his struggle with the aftermath and how he coped by … Continue reading
“Making Toast” by Roger Rosenblatt
The beautiful, tragic story of a grandfather losing his daughter
In his 2010 memoir, Making Toast, Roger Rosenblatt paints a beautiful portrait of what it means to lose someone too soon. After his daughter, Amy, dies suddenly of a rare heart abnormality, Rosenblatt and his wife move in with their … Continue reading
SevenPonds Looks Back
Who Are Some of the Notable People That Died in 2011, and What Has Their Death Meant to Us
The New Year, of course, offers perhaps the most ideal time to reflect on our changes, accomplishments, and lessons learned over the past year. Many of us may feel compelled to compare the person we are today to the person … Continue reading
Looking at the essay, “The Love of My Life” by Cheryl Strayed
Bravely confronting the ways we choose to grieve
“The first time I cheated on my husband, my mother had been dead for exactly one week.” With this powerful statement, Cheryl Strayed begins her personal story of love, life, and death that could very well alter the way we … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Buddhism, Cancer, Cheryl Strayed, Cultural Perspectives, Death, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grieving, Healing, Sadness, Unexpected Loss
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