Most of us do it now. We turn to the Internet to find out how to do things. How long do you boil eggs? How do you get rid of fruit flies? How do you treat a sunburn? How do you get over the death of someone you love? Oh, wait, that last question seems out of place. But on eHow, the web guide on how ... Continue Reading
Questions Remain after Amy Winehouse’s Death
Amy Winehouse, a talented and troubled musician, was found dead in her apartment on July 23. The initial autopsy, completed on July 25, was inconclusive as to the cause of death. Some people said there was no closure because the autopsy did not provide answers. Others hope the Winehouse’s family ... Continue Reading
Going Out in Style: Death, Fashion, and Funerals
Funeral directors would have us believe that viewing a loved one’s body after death is necessary for closure. In Closure, I explain why funeral directors want us to believe this idea for marketing reasons. Funeral home directors encourage a family to have a public viewing of the formally presented ... Continue Reading
Casey Anthony and the Search for Closure
Most people talking, twittering, or complaining about the Casey Anthony case do not personally know the victim, Caylee Anthony, or her family. Yet it seems that a significant part of the nation has not only an opinion about the case but a “need for closure” to the tragedy. When Casey Anthony was ... Continue Reading
Closure: The Rush to End Grief and What It Costs Us
Have you noticed that following a tragedy people are often quick to talk about the need for closure? Has someone close to you died recently and you are feeling rushed by others to “move on” from your grief? What does closure even mean and can it be found? These are just a few of the questions I ... Continue Reading
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