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"Radical Stitch: Art Gallery of Hamilton, February 11–August 27, 2023" is an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Canada, celebrating 37 artists across Turtle Island through beadwork. The show explores the relational network of artists and the sharing of cultural knowledge through beadwork as a form of storytelling. The exhibition, currently at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, showcases diverse perspectives and histories, confronting difficult pasts while highlighting the generosity and reciprocity embedded in beadwork as a language of shared experiences." [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Risk and resolve: A litmus test for collective humanity" explores the struggles faced by Palestinians and the importance of addressing their situation without controversy. The authors express frustration at the silencing and defamation of those who speak out against injustice and emphasize the role of educators in challenging oppression. They argue that the struggle for Palestinian liberation is interconnected with other forms of oppression and call for a recognition of the resilience and courage of the Palestinian people. The article also highlights the interconnectedness of various social justice issues and the need to challenge dominant narratives. The authors share their personal experiences as an Arab individual, discussing the challenges they have faced due to anti-Arab racism and stereotypes. They emphasize the ongoing conflict in Palestine and the need for solidarity and justice, while also stressing the importance of education in addressing racism and promoting empathy and understanding. The article questions the collective humanity and actions of individuals in the face of violence and injustice. [Extracted from the article]

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This is an interview with one of the founders of The Butterfly Project where a simple purple butterfly on an infant's incubator or cot can alert others in the NICU that this infant had a sibling who died, thereby guiding a respectful, more sensitive conversation with parents. The program has taken hold throughout the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article delves into the concept of "distant communications" in the context of death and grief. It challenges the notion that technology has erased distance, arguing that despite instant communication across long distances, feelings of separation persist. The article explores how different cultures and religions approach communication with the dead, emphasizing the significance of historical and cultural context in shaping societal responses to death. It also examines various technologies and mediums used to manage and visualize death, as well as the political and social implications of mourning practices. The text covers a range of topics, including wills, suicide letters, and the use of death in creating alternative worlds and spaces. The authors highlight the emotional and practical functions of communication beyond death and stress the importance of understanding diverse belief systems and alternative knowledge systems in relation to death and the afterlife. [Extracted from the article]

Digital technologies offer a quick and convenient method of communicating across distance, but there are unique benefits to engaging in forms of delayed communication. Long-distance letter writing in the early nineteenth century was often a slow business, and one that Romantic poet, John Keats, capitalised on. In particular, the letter provided Keats with a means of managing the reality of his circumstances when he was faced with inexorable loss and tragedy. In the period of time leading up to the death of his brother, Tom, in 1818, Keats exploited the specific cultures and forms of letter writing to generate a unique consolation for himself and his family members; as he confronted the reality of his own death two years later, the letter played a similarly crucial role in managing his feelings of loss and grief. Letter writing, during these difficult periods, presented Keats with a unique dichotomy: the letter kept him grounded in the cruel reality of his situation while often functioning as a singularly effective means of managing it. How the specific cultures of letter writing and disease intersect, and how Keats's imaginative epistolary narratives coalesce with the increasingly urgent facts of consumption and death, will be examined here. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Humans and objects are deeply entangled through systems of knowledge, exchange, production and consumption. The entanglement is also emotional. Objects have symbolic power and therefore emotional charge. Insofar as the individual psyche can be a model for the collective one, thinking of the objects we each carry with us throughout life can be a helpful way to understand how objects acquire emotional significance beyond their original function, and how they are critical to identity and memory construction. This in part equates to say that what societies keep or do not keep, as well as how they keep it, is critical in defining how we deal with our past and therefore how we define both present and future. Conservators have been increasingly aware of this fact. Because of their emotional power, dealing with objects and how they shape memory can also help heal collective wounds. I argue that the emotional power of material objects could be more systematically harnessed by turning to the principles of Restorative Justice, an emerging social science that emphasizes interconnectedness within communities and societies. Restorative Justice is a useful lens through which to consider decision making in conservation, while conservation can contribute significantly to restorative efforts. Les êtres humains et les objets sont profondément enchevêtrés dans des systèmes de connaissance, d'échange, de production et de consommation. L'enchevêtrement est également d'ordre émotionnel. Les objets ont une puissance symbolique et portent donc une charge émotionnelle. Dans la mesure où la psyché individuelle peut être prise comme modèle de la psyché collective, réfléchir aux objets que nous côtoyons chacun au cours de notre vie peut aider à comprendre comment les objets acquièrent une valeur émotionnelle au-delà de leur usage originel, et comment ils sont déterminants dans la construction de l'identité et de la mémoire. Cela revient en partie à dire que ce que les sociétés choisissent ou non de conserver, ainsi que la manière dont elles le conservent, est déterminant pour préciser la manière dont nous nous confrontons à notre passé, et donc la manière dont nous concevons à la fois le présent et le futur. Les conservateurs-restaurateurs sont de plus en plus conscients de cela. Du fait de leur pouvoir émotionnel, s'occuper des objets et de la manière dont ils façonnent la mémoire peut aussi aider à guérir les blessures collectives. J'estime que le pouvoir émotionnel des objets pourrait être exploité de manière plus systématique en se rapprochant des principes de la justice restaurative, une science sociale émergente qui s'appuie sur l'interconnexion au sein des communautés et des sociétés. La justice restaurative offre un angle de vue utile pour aborder la prise de décisions en conservation-restauration, tandis que la conservation-restauration peut contribuer de manière significative au processus de réparation. Traduit par Louise Klein. Humanos e objetos estão profundamente envolvidos através de sistemas de conhecimento, troca, produção e consumo. O envolvimento também é emocional. Os objetos têm poder simbólico e, portanto, carga emocional. Na medida em que a psique individual pode ser um modelo para a psique coletiva, pensar nos objetos que cada um de nós carrega ao longo da vida pode ser uma forma útil de compreender como os objetos adquirem significado emocional para além da sua função original, e como são críticos para a identidade e construção da memória. Isto, em parte, equivale a dizer que o que as sociedades mantêm ou não, bem como a forma como o mantêm, é fundamental para definir a forma como lidamos com o nosso passado e, portanto, como definimos tanto o presente como o futuro. Os conservadores têm estado cada vez mais conscientes deste fato. Devido ao seu poder emocional, lidar com objetos e como eles moldam a memória também pode ajudar a curar feridas coletivas. Defendo que o poder emocional dos objetos materiais poderia ser aproveitado de forma mais sistemática recorrendo aos princípios da Justiça Restaurativa, uma ciência social emergente que enfatiza a interligação dentro das comunidades e sociedades. A Justiça Restaurativa é uma lente útil através da qual se pode considerar a tomada de decisões na Conservação, enquanto a Conservação pode contribuir significativamente para os esforços restaurativos. Traduzido por Caroline Lodi e Francisco Vieira. Los seres humanos y los objetos están profundamente entrelazados a través de sistemas de conocimiento, intercambio, producción y consumo. El vínculo es también emocional. Los objetos tienen poder simbólico y por tanto, carga emocional. En la medida en que la psique individual puede ser un modelo para la colectiva, pensar en los objetos que cada uno llevamos con nosotros a lo largo de la vida puede ser una forma útil de entender cómo los objetos adquieren un significado emocional más allá de su función original y cómo son fundamentales para la construcción de la identidad y la memoria. Esto equivale en parte a decir que lo que las sociedades guardan o no, así como la forma en que lo guardan, es fundamental para definir cómo afrontamos nuestro pasado y por tanto, cómo definimos el presente y el futuro. Los conservadores son cada vez más conscientes de este hecho. Debido a su poder emocional, ocuparse de los objetos y de cómo configuran la memoria también puede ayudar a curar heridas colectivas. Sostengo que el poder emocional de los objetos materiales podría aprovecharse de forma más sistemática recurriendo a los principios de la Justicia Restaurativa, una ciencia social emergente que hace hincapié en la interconexión dentro de las comunidades y las sociedades. La Justicia Restaurativa es una lente útil a través de la cual considerar la toma de decisiones en la conservación, mientras que la conservación puede contribuir significativamente a los esfuerzos reparadores. Traducción y revisión inicial por Ramón Sánchez y Vera de la Cruz; revisión final por Amparo Rueda e Irene Delaveris. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When Grief Arrives is a narrative therapy and oral history project aimed at re-storying narratives of grief and loss within queer, trans and Black, Indigenous and people of colour communities. The project documents multi-storied accounts of grief that resist the individualisation and isolation of grieving that is common under settler colonialism and capitalism. By honouring overlooked landscapes of experience, the project seeks to generate solidarity and interconnection through shared knowledges. This article discusses the project's methodology, ethical considerations, and the transformative potential of collective storytelling in fostering solidarity and healing within marginalised communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This is a film review of Ghostlight (2024), directed by Kelly O'Sullivan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Studies suggest that cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs) may be efficacious in reducing symptoms of prolonged grief disorder (PGD), but no comprehensive overview and pooled estimate of CBTs' effect on PGD in adulthood exist. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Method: Studies were selected independently by two researchers based on a systematic literature search in Pubmed, APA PsycInfo, Web of Science, and Embase. Meta-analyses provided pooled effect sizes for the effects of CBTs on PGD symptoms and secondary outcomes. We explored potential moderators of effect, risk of bias of included studies, and evaluated the quality of the meta-analytical evidence through the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system. Results: The meta-analysis included 22 studies of 2,602 bereaved adults (averaged study Mage = 49 years). CBTs had a statistically significant medium effect on PGD symptoms at postintervention (K = 22, g = 0.65, 95% CI [0.49, 0.81]), and a large effect at follow-up (K = 7, g = 0.90, 95% CI [0.37, 1.43]). Statistically significant small-to-medium effects were found at postintervention on posttraumatic stress symptoms (K = 10, g = 0.74, 95% CI [0.49, 0.98]), depression (K = 19, g = 0.53, 95% CI [0.36, 0.71]), and anxiety (K = 9, g = 0.35, 95% CI [0.22, 0.49]). The effects on PGD remained unchanged when adjusted for possible outliers. None of the moderator analyses reached statistical significance. Conclusion: This review suggests that CBTs are efficacious in reducing PGD symptoms in adulthood. Generalization of findings should be done with caution due to considerable inconsistency and indirectness of meta-analytic evidence. What is the public health significance of this article?: This review suggests that grief-focused cognitive behavioral therapies are efficacious in reducing prolonged grief disorder symptoms in adulthood and to some extent also bereavement-related depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article the author reflects on her experience of facilitating story enactment within an arts therapies group for bereaved siblings at Shooting Star Children's Hospices, in London. The author is originally trained in the Sesame Approach and has practised as a dramatherapist in the field of bereavement for over ten years. Through a phenomenological approach, the article examines how the enactment of symbolic images from fairy tales supports children processing their grief following the death of a sibling due to a life-limiting condition. The clinical vignette, presented as a constructed case study, provides an illustrative example of using the framework of the hero's journey to delve into symbolic expression, intersubjectivity and embodiment. In analysing the clinical material, the author combines the Sesame Approach in dramatherapy with the novel Multidimensional Grief Theory, developed by psychologist Christopher Layne. This integration serves to illustrate the fundamental role of story enactment in group therapy for bereaved siblings in paediatric palliative care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article the author reflects on her experience of facilitating story enactment within an arts therapies group for bereaved siblings at Shooting Star Children's Hospices, in London. The author is originally trained in the Sesame Approach and has practised as a dramatherapist in the field of bereavement for over ten years. Through a phenomenological approach, the article examines how the enactment of symbolic images from fairy tales supports children processing their grief following the death of a sibling due to a life-limiting condition. The clinical vignette, presented as a constructed case study, provides an illustrative example of using the framework of the hero's journey to delve into symbolic expression, intersubjectivity and embodiment. In analysing the clinical material, the author combines the Sesame Approach in dramatherapy with the novel Multidimensional Grief Theory, developed by psychologist Christopher Layne. This integration serves to illustrate the fundamental role of story enactment in group therapy for bereaved siblings in paediatric palliative care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The untimely death of a child is an incredibly traumatic experience for parents and their loved ones. It uproots every aspect of their life, leading the bereaved parents to be far more likely to have poorer physical and mental health outcomes. This traumatic form of bereavement should have comprehensive grief-focused, high-quality interventions available for parents and extended family members. The purpose of this rapid review was to explore and describe the bereavement interventions available for parents and family that have been published within the past 5 years. Records identified 123 full-text articles that were reviewed, and 14 of those were included for data extraction and synthesis, using Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group with the addition of keyword searches. The 14 articles were analyzed by evaluating description of bereaved parents, accessibility of interventions, who delivered interventions, and the type and delivery time of interventions. Four types of interventions were identified, including Web-based, community-based, hospital-based, and psychotherapy interventions. This rapid review has implications for clinical practice, research, and health care policy that can increase the availability of support and quality of interventions for bereaved parents and family members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A qualitative study was undertaken to identify what triggers grief in the first two years following the death of a beloved family member, determine how often triggered grief occurs, and gain lived insight into what can be done (if anything) to manage triggers and also triggered grief. Four themes highlighting an uncertain process associated with grief triggers were identified: (a) my whole life was grief, (b) frequently hit by "hard-grief" triggers, (c) reaching a balance with grief and grief triggers to absorb the losses and reshape life, and (d) shifting to good and welcome memories, triggers that keep the person alive. These themes are described, with quotes illustrating their relevance for advising bereaved people about the grief triggers they may encounter. This evidence adds to a limited body of evidence on grief triggers and offers new insights for developments in grief theory and bereavement programs or services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the aesthetics, ethics, and politics of artistic grief work in the 2014 text assemblage Blumen für Otello by contemporary German Jewish artist and activist Esther Dischereit. Dischereit's work offers a complex engagement with racialized violence in post-unification Germany, tackling the murders perpetrated by the Nationalsozialistischer Untergrund (National Socialist Underground, NSU) between 2000 and 2007. In their response to the crimes, the German authorities wilfully obstructed investigative efforts and ultimately failed to deliver justice. This situation was exacerbated by a public and media discourse that consistently trivialized the crimes and dehumanized their victims. Against this backdrop, Dischereit's text offers an artistic intervention into the hierarchies of 'grievability' (Butler) and care that enabled such failures in the first place. Drawing on theorists Judith Butler, Çiğdem Inan and Encarnación Gutiérrez Rodríguez, I propose that Blumen für Otello develops and champions an aesthetics, ethics and politics of dispossession. Employing strategies of transveral affectation and mourning, multi-layered translation and post-catastrophic improvisation, Dischereit's approach has the potential to undo the division between grievable and ungrievable lives. As such, it may foster reparative modes of agency and relationality that enable the (re-)construction of alternative fields of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores a patient's experience during the depression stage of grief, according to the theory of E. Kübler-Ross, author of "On Death and Dying," from the perspective of a student in radiation oncology clinical rotation and her mentor, a senior radiation therapist. Topics discussed include stages of grief according to Kübler-Ross, student's perception of a patient's experience, and mentor's perceptions of a patient's experience.

• What is the primary question addressed by this study? We compared complicated grief symptom clusters in acutely-bereaved older adults who either had or had not lost a spouse to a COVID-19- related death. • What is the main finding of this study? Older adults bereaved by COVID-19 reported more shock and disbelief, more hallucinations of the deceased, and more estrangement from others compared to older adults bereaved by non-COVID-19 deaths. COVID-19 bereavement was also associated with a high risk for probable prolonged grief disorder (PGD) by 12 months from the loss. • What is the meaning of the finding? Older adults who have lost a spouse to COVID-19 have specific symptoms of distress and may eventually require clinical care for PGD. To identify 1) complicated grief symptom clusters among acutely-bereaved older adults who have lost a spouse to COVID-19 and 2) if spousal death due to COVID-19 increased risk of developing probable PGD Eighty adults participating in a randomized controlled trial for depression prevention (mean age [± SD] = 70.4 [6.6]) completed the Inventory of Complicated Grief, every 3 months over a maximum of 15 months. Twenty-four percent (n = 19) of participants lost a spouse to COVID-19; 76% (n = 61) lost a spouse to other causes of death. Adjusted linear regression examined the associations between COVID-19 bereavement and six symptom clusters: yearning and preoccupation, anger and bitterness, shock and disbelief, estrangement from others, hallucinations, and behavior change. Compared to the non-COVID-19 group, the COVID-19 bereaved group reported greater shock and disbelief, hallucinations of the deceased, and estrangement from others. COVID-19 death was also associated with higher risk for probable prolonged grief disorder (PGD) at 12 months (odds ratio = 4.38, p = 0.027). Older adults who have lost a spouse to COVID-19 present with specific symptoms of distress and may eventually require clinical care for PGD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Nurse faculty serve as teachers, role models, and mentors to nursing students. This unique relationship results in a myriad of feelings when a student dies. Limited research exists in examining faculty grief related to the sudden unanticipated death of a nursing student. Purpose: To explore the experiences of nurse faculty following the sudden unanticipated death of a nursing student. Methods: Researchers conducted a phenomenological qualitative study. The source of qualitative data included a demographic questionnaire and in-depth interviews with 13 participants throughout the geographical regions of the United States. Results: Six following themes emerged: (1) leadership response, (2) grief experience, (3) role uncertainty, (4) grief triggers, (5) cannot help but think what if, and (6) acknowledging a life unfulfilled. Conclusion: This study yields a rich understanding of the unique grief experiences of nurse faculty, warranting the need for further dialogue, faculty education, policy development, and supportive interventions for faculty and administrative leaders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Previous research indicates disparities in the care of bereaved parents and siblings following a stillbirth in the family. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effects of interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress among parents or siblings in high-income countries after experiencing a stillbirth. The databases CINAHL, Medline, PsycInfo, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE were searched in August 2022. Four intervention studies from the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Finland, and Australia, met the inclusion criteria. The interventions comprised a perinatal grief support team; a perinatal counselling service; a grief support program ; and a support package including contacts with peer supporters and health care staff. No studies of interventions for siblings were found. The results could not be synthesised due to disparities in interventions and outcome measures. The risk of bias was assessed as high in all four studies and the certainty for all outcomes was rated as very low. More controlled trials with rigorous methods are needed to evaluate the effect of bereavement support interventions in parents and siblings after stillbirth. Future studies should include a core outcome set to make them more comparable. Most of the studies in this review were assessed to have an overall high risk of bias, mainly due to problems with missing outcome data; thus, future studies could specifically target this problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The poem "‘Doli' is a Transplantation" by Krishan Gopal is presented. First Line: Plant it anywhere—; Last Line: And made the world go on!

• Sudden and unexpected deaths are a leading contributor to new onset PTSD, depression, and grief reactions. • Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) is a brief, early intervention that addresses common trauma and grief reactions. • SPR is associated with reductions in PTSD, depression, and grief reactions among recently bereaved adults. • Symptom reduction during the course of SPR was maintained at 3-month follow-up. Sudden, unexpected death losses are among the most common traumatic experiences and place survivors at risk for a variety of bereavement-related mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress, depression, and prolonged grief reactions. Although survivors of sudden, unexpected deaths are most likely to seek support for emotional distress in the early aftermath of a loss, no early mental health interventions have specifically been evaluated for this vulnerable population. This study reports findings from an open trial of Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR)—a brief, evidence-informed early intervention for trauma and bereaved survivors and their families—with a sample of 21 adult sudden loss survivors. Participants within 1 year of the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one received up to five sessions of SPR and completed self-report measures of mental health outcomes pre- and postintervention and again at 3-month follow-up. Results showed statistically significant reductions in posttraumatic stress, depression, and grief symptoms that were maintained at follow-up. A case description is provided to illustrate the use of SPR with this population. These findings suggest that SPR may be an acceptable, scalable early intervention for sudden loss survivors. Limitations, including lack of a comparison group and reliance on self-report measures, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article introduces the reader to composer Jake Heggie's song cycle for soprano, cello, and piano, From The Book of Nightmares. The composer set four poems from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Galway Kinnell's book-length poem The Book of Nightmares, which was inspired by Kinnell's experiences during the Vietnam era and is framed by images of life through the births of his two children. Heggie drew from his own life experiences as a parent himself to capture, through music, the joy and struggle of parenthood. The article discusses both the poet's and the composer's biographies, then moves to Heggie's stylistic influences and compositional process, as well as his most important works and their critical reception. The last portion of this article focuses on the commission, premiere, recording, and public reception of From The Book of Nightmares specifically, including short analyses of each song, thus serving as a performer's guide to the cycle. The article is noteworthy for its many quotations derived from multiple personal interviews between Heggie and the author, which appear with permission from the composer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Each year, millions of school-aged children and teens experience grief and loss (Judi's, 2023). This conceptual article describes the impact of grief and loss on school-aged children and the need to integrate grief and loss training into CACREP-accredited programs through the eight-core CACREP areas. Using Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, the authors will highlight how counselor educators can infuse content to address grief and loss with preservice school counselors holistically across the various systems surrounding the student in each CACREP core area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines Hanif Kureishi's novel, The Buddha of Suburbia, from a postcolonial queer perspective. It argues that the traditional categorization of "diasporic queer" within postcolonial and queer theories overlooks the role of racial and familial violence in shaping queer identities. The article suggests that a more comprehensive approach is needed to understand the intersection of postcolonial and queer experiences in Kureishi's work. It explores the ways in which queer bodies in the novel disrupt power structures and highlights the impact of historical violence on identity formation. The article utilizes McCormack's theory of queer postcolonial narratives to analyze the novel. [Extracted from the article]

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In my experience of caring for a lesbian couple suffering a miscarriage, I disengaged my bias about their sexual orientation and compassionately cared for their needs. After praying with the couple, I felt a deep connection with them and a palpable peace. Joy shone on their faces and they verbally expressed gratitude. God used me as a caring presence. Christian nurses are vessels for God's love to bring peace and healing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the underrepresentation of composers of color in classical music and the efforts being made to address this issue. It discusses the increase in performances of works by composers of color, but notes that they are still greatly outnumbered by works of white European composers. The article also examines the barriers to performing music by composers of color, such as limited access to scores and concerns about cultural appropriation. The authors conducted a survey to understand attitudes towards music performance by composers of color and provide resources for teachers and students interested in exploring this music. The article emphasizes the importance of inclusive education and cross-cultural understanding in music. [Extracted from the article]

Sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) is the sudden and unexpected death of a child between 1 and 18 years of age, which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. Although it is the 4th leading category of death in England and Wales for children aged 1–4 years, there is limited awareness of SUDC and limited research into this field. There are currently no known modifiable risk factors or prevention strategies. SUDC deeply impacts families and is particularly difficult due to the sudden nature, the potential trauma of finding a child, and a lack of any clear reason. For most bereaved families understanding why their child died is very important but this is not possible following SUDC. Parents may have grief complicated by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and paralysing fear for the survival of any other siblings or pregnancies. This article is written by a professional with personal experience of losing a child to SUDC and both authors have years of experience working with and listening to families. It summarises important considerations and recommendations for any professional who could potentially interact with an affected family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the events surrounding Edward de Vere's 26th year, particularly his relationship with his wife Anne Cecil and the rumors surrounding her pregnancy. It explores the limited documentary evidence and the importance of literary evidence in understanding these events. The text raises questions about the validity of certain pieces of evidence and the motivations of key figures involved. It also discusses the theories surrounding de Vere's authorship of Shakespeare's works. Overall, the article provides a detailed analysis of the Anne Cecil-Edward de Vere marriage and the events surrounding it, while acknowledging the complexities and uncertainties of the historical record. [Extracted from the article]

Stories for Life is a UK charity that provides a free and confidential service for terminally ill patients to audio record their “life story.” Patients are given a copy of the recording and, if they wish, can then pass a copy on to their family/friends. This study explored how a group of terminally ill patients, receiving hospice care, experienced the process of making a voice recording of their biographies. Interviews were conducted with 5 terminally ill patients and 1 family member. Study participants found that talking to a trained volunteer provided a neutral, nonjudgmental interviewer. Patients reported a feeling of catharsis while telling their story as well as being able to reflect on significant life events. However, it was challenging to convey difficult emotions while also being mindful of protecting family who may listen to the recording. Although there was some uncertainty about how the recording would be perceived by listeners, leaving a voice-recorded life account was felt to be beneficial for immediate family members, as well as maintaining a meaningful connection with future generations. Overall, recording an audio biography in terminal illness can allow patients a space for reflection and a meaningful connection with their families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper addresses the "regressive" temporality of melancholic memory that developed cross-culturally within the modern, predominantly progress-oriented time-consciousness. Outlining the theoretical—Freudian and post-Freudian—perspective on melancholia, this essay continues with a case study of a text that embodies a particularly "regressive" response to a personal loss, Bruno Schulz's short story "Sanatorium pod klepsydrą" [Sanatorium under the sign of the hourglass, 1937]. My reading of this short story will be structured around the narrator's "trick" of turning back time, motivated by his willingness to keep the memory of his lost loved one, his father, alive. For Freud, such a "trick" indicates the failure to mourn, which results in the pathologic condition of melancholia. I will argue, however, that the narrator deliberately refuses to "work through" his grief because it is precisely through this circular and infinite regression that he explores his creative abilities and shapes his fluid modernist self. My analysis is particularly focused on the dynamic boundaries between the "real" and imaginary spaces that the narrator constructs, balancing and at the same time de-stabilizing the notions of separation and encounter, distance and immersion, determinacy and freedom. As I will show, through this process the narrator finds himself in between two realities, in a point of suspension, which becomes the only possible position or, rather, condition for modernist, hyper-reflexive writing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the article "Death in the Pawpaw Patch" by Charlotte Fryar, the author explores their experience in a pawpaw patch and reflects on themes of life, death, and extinction. The unique characteristics of the pawpaw fruit and the conflicting emotions it evokes are described. The concept of mass extinction and the impact of human actions on the natural world are also discussed. The author expresses a sense of grief and acknowledges the limitations of language in conveying the magnitude of loss. The article emphasizes the importance of naming and recognizing species to protect them, and reflects on the historical impact of human actions on the beaver population and landscapes. The author concludes by highlighting the unknown losses and extinctions throughout history. Additionally, the article discusses the current overpopulation of white-tailed deer in the United States and its negative effects on the ecosystem. The author, a descendant of white settlers, reflects on the responsibility and guilt associated with the destruction caused by her ancestors. [Extracted from the article]

"Blue Fathoms" by Kate Gaskin is a personal essay that explores the author's unexpected pregnancy and the emotional journey that follows. Gaskin reflects on her decision to continue the pregnancy despite not initially wanting another child, as well as her experience of bleeding and the uncertainty surrounding her baby's health. The essay delves into themes of loss, grief, and the complexities of motherhood. Gaskin also reflects on the role of poetry in processing her emotions and contemplates the distinction between a late miscarriage and a premature birth. She shares her dreams and the difficulty of confronting her daughter's urn, highlighting the enduring presence of her daughter in her heart. [Extracted from the article]

This study aimed to elucidate the experiences and growth trajectories of mothers who have infants with esophageal atresia, which would contribute to our understanding of their unique nursing care requirements and support the development of personalized nursing care strategies and interventions for these critically ill infants. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach including face to face interviews with semi-structured questions. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Eight mothers were interviewed between November 2021 to January 2022. The mothers described two categories of care experiences: "grief" and "post-traumatic growth". Subcategories included "beginning of chaos", "facing reality", "forced mother-infant separation", "deprived life", "deepened self-knowledge", "enhanced perception of social support", and "shift in life priorities". The findings of this study indicated mother of infants with esophageal atresia experienced grief, and also reported growth. A better understanding of mothers' experience and positive changes may facilitate peditric nursing practice and promote mothers to attain good psychological adaptation to enable them to take good care of their children. Pediatric nurses' insight into the experience of mothers caring for infants with esophageal atresia could facilitate increased physical intimacy and optimized interaction time to understand the unique personality of these infants. Collaborating with mothers could enhance nurses' comprehension of their perspectives, concerns, and needs, and could guide intervention strategies. • Mothers who have infants with esophageal atresia suffer a long and complex journey. • Mothers who have infants with esophageal atresia, successfully deal with difficulties and also experience post-traumatic growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]