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Jerry Mudge Featured as Carolinian of the Week

Posted on March 12, 2007 - by admin

Gloria, My husband just reminded me that we have a “Choices” presentation at a local high school from 10:30am to 12:45pm. We speak at schools to try and help young people make better choices since I lost my only two sons in a car crash, both were drunk along with a friend on Oct. 26,1990. We have spoken to hundreds of young people beginning in 1994 when I got volunteer of the year, me the mother of a drunk driver.? This is a copy of my making Carolinian of the week one time. ? Thank you for thinking of having […]

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The Afterw@rd helps those left behind after suicide

Posted on March 12, 2007 - by admin

Dear Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi: Check in: theafterward.blogspot.com My name is Deni Taveras and I am doing a not-for-profit national community project called The Afterw@rd .? It’s a book compilation of letters to suicide victims about current events, written by those left behind.? The purpose of this project is to help people heal from suicide loss and to help save those who may be prematurely considering reaching the end of their rainbows.? Time is of the essence with this project because we need to meet an April 25, 2007 deadline to achieve a particular milestone.? Therefore, the success of […]

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Best Wishes to Susan Elizabeh Designs.

Posted on March 12, 2007 - by admin

I just saw Susan Whitmore’s posting of her elegant, unique, and stunning jewelry. I am in awe of Susan and all that she is doing to help bereaved parents and siblings. She lost her beautiful daughter, Erika, and Susan is placing her grief into helping others. I know Erica is so proud of her mom for creating such a meaningful, compassionate, and healing legacy in Erika’s name. Susan has also created a wonderful video- Portraits of Hope- for bereaved parents, to let us know we are not alone and others have made it before us and have created lives of […]

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Greenstone Media? and Modavox, Inc Join Forces to Create VoiceAmerica? Women?s Network

Posted on March 9, 2007 - by admin

Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX – News), the Internet broadcasting pioneer in producing and syndicating online audio and video, has announced a programming partnership with GreenStone Media, the emerging leader in talk radio programming for women. The agreement will see GreenStone’s program line-up form the backbone of Modavox’s new online VoiceAmerica? Women’s Network, starting in March 2007. The arrangement will also provide GreenStone with a venue to pilot new content and most importantly provide a proving ground for promising talent.

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In Repose.com Launches Site

Posted on March 8, 2007 - by admin

Hello, I wanted to follow up on the information my colleague recently sent about In Repose.com? I wanted to make sure you know the site launched recently.? In Repose eases the burden of end-of-life planning by providing a means to record important information about loved ones, such as: Where is the will? What kind of funeral do I want? Where are the financial documents? Who will take care of the pets? ? These are questions that people do not like to address, but they are important ones. Top 10 Reasons to Use In Repose

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Susan Elizabeth Designs helps the Erika Whitmore Godwin Foundation

Posted on March 8, 2007 - by admin

Dear Friends,? As you probably know by now, I started designing jewelry a little over two years ago as therapy during those times when I needed to do something with my grief that was creative and kept my hands busy–something other than typing.? I discovered quite by accident that I had a talent with designing and making jewelry.? Over the last two years, I have designed and made hundreds of pieces that have been successfully sold in stores in Pacific Palisades where I live.? I design it, make it, stores in Pacific Palisades sell it, and the proceeds go back […]

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Krystal’s Bench

Posted on March 8, 2007 - by admin

Dear Heidi and Dr. Gloria, ? I wanted to send you these pictures. Krystal’s Bench is located in St. augustine, FL at the Mission of Nombre De Dios and La Leche Shrine. (About 7 miles from our house.) I am not Catholic, but chose this place because of its beauty and sacred atmosphere. Jo Ann Webb, Krystal’s Mom ?

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Survivor e-Network

Posted on March 8, 2007 - by admin

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) would like to welcome you to the Survivor e-Network.? Through the Survivor e-Network, AFSP reaches out to survivors (and interested others) with periodic updates about resources for healing, conferences, educational programs, research developments, and advocacy opportunities. Too often, survivors feel alone and powerless as they struggle with their sorrow and questions. We hope the Survivor e-Network will provide both reassurance and information. Heal in your own way. Learn what you need to know. Get involved when you’re ready. Let us help.? Take good care, Joanne Harpel, AFSP Director of Survivor Initiatives, and Ed […]

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David McCaig: Healing Through Music

Posted on March 8, 2007 - by admin

?Though it seems like there?s no possible way to carry on, that will change as difficult and as hard as maybe you don?t want it to change because you?ve lost your child and you don?t want to let go.? But it?s not about letting go.? It?s about carrying on, and there is hope because if you work through the grief and love in your heart and just carry on, time will allow you to heal.? I could never have thought this possible, but it is.? I would have been the last person to say this six years ago.

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Your Final Tribute to a Loved One

Posted on March 7, 2007 - by admin

I remember the day as if it was yesterday.? We?d all poured out from church and were getting into cars, heading home for our Sunday lunches. Just before I jumped in the car, I gave our friend Paul a hug, he was due to be getting married in a couple of weeks and he and his fianc?e were so in love.

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