In 1969, Elisabeth Kubler Ross changed the way we think about grief. According to her model, grief often has five stages. The first stage is denial. Followed by anger, bargaining, some kind of depression, and finally, acceptance.
Earlier this year, Elaine McGillicuddy lost her husband to bone cancer. She has experienced the stages differently—and created her own grieving process. She’s embracing the death of her husband Francis as though it were not the end, but the next phase of their marriage.
Producer Carolyn Barnwell shares the story.
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In 1969, Elisabeth Kubler Ross changed the way we think about grief. According to her model, grief often has five stages. The first stage is denial. Followed by anger, bargaining, some kind of depression, and finally, acceptance.
Earlier this year, Elaine McGillicuddy lost her husband to bone cancer. She has experienced the stages differently—and created her own grieving process. She’s embracing the death of her husband Francis as though it were not the end, but the next phase of their marriage.
Producer Carolyn Barnwell shares the story.
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Eternal flameThe first time I became aware of love embodied, it was witnessing Francis and Elaine. Not that I could articulate what it was, just that something rare was before me. Listening to this piece, one can feel that love is not only as strong as death but outlives death. Eternal, sacred and true with living proof. Blessings on all who helped share this. |
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Bob McAteerBeautiful, uplifting and inspiring. |
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Posted on February 20, 2011 at 01:47 PM | Permalink
Sing and I will hear you
Thank you, Elaine--and you, Francis. And Carolyn...and PRX. J&J