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Laura Murphy Takes Solo Honeymoon After Fiancé’s Death
Social media postings bring her solace, support and thousands of followersWhat would you do if your fiancé died a month shy of your wedding day? Shut down emotionally? Fold into a fetal position and not get out of bed for a month? Well, Laura Murphy decided she would go on her pre-booked honeymoon alone, and in the process, found massive support on TikTok as she…
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26 Humorous Quotes About Death and Mortality
Delivering levity and a little dark humor to lighten up end-of-lifeThe subjects of death and mortality get their fair share of the serious treatment day by day (heck, we even do it on this blog). But, just as a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, a little dose of humor is a winning salve for confronting a part of life that many find…
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Understanding Collective Grief
How to cope with this increasingly common and debilitating phenomenonCollective grief happens when a community, society, or nation all experience extreme change or loss. It is common to experience collective grief in the wake of major events such as wars, natural disasters and other tragedies, even if you didn’t experience them firsthand. The past few years have seen countless events that would qualify: Entire…
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“The Grief Cure”
Navigating the depths of grief, this book explores finding meaning through unconventional curesWhen Cody Delistraty’s mother died of cancer, he was devastated. As a burgeoning journalist in his early twenties, he turned to his training in reporting, diving into research, consulting experts and exploring the latest treatments for grief. His book “The Grief Cure” chronicles this journey, as Delistraty experiments with various “cures” for his sorrow. From…
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The Bizarre Phenomenon of Terminal Lucidity
This curious and profound experience stumps scientists to this dayCredit: A.Weaver/Midjourney
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“See You Again”
In this power ballad about sudden loss, death isn’t the endSome songs about death convey the anguish of loss, resonating with sadness and poignant recollections of the one who has died. But Carrie Underwood’s “See You Again” attempts to uplift with a hopeful tone and production, despite the tragedy that inspired it. While working on songs for the movie “The Chronicles of Narnia,” the Grammy…
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“Little Father” by Li-Young Lee
A son explores his father’s death and ongoing presence in heartfelt poemI buried my fatherin the sky.Since then, the birdsclean and comb him every morningand pull the blanket up to his chinevery night.I buried my father underground.Since then, my laddersonly climb down,and all the earth has become a housewhose rooms are the hours, whose doorsstand open at evening, receivingguest after guest.Sometimes I see past themto the…
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New Study Reveals 1 in 4 Unresponsive Hospital Patients Experience “Covert Awareness”
Brain scans of patients with severe brain injuries show that many are more aware than originally thoughtA new study has revealed that approximately 25% of patients with severe brain injuries experience something called Cognitive Motor Dissociation, or “covert awareness.” It’s as scary as it sounds: researchers are just now learning that some patients who were believed to be unaware of their surroundings actually have some level of consciousness, without any observable…
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Can Near-Death Experiences Prompt ESP?
Those with NDEs report ultra-vivid dreams, some foretelling the futureThe space between human consciousness and what’s “beyond” has been a point of fascination since humans learned to ponder. Those who’ve had a near-death experience — akin to getting a glimpse beyond — often return with a greater understanding of the universe, a new direction for life, and even, as a recent study indicates, the…
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