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The Empty Chair

@EmptyChairDoc

How do people deal with the passing of a loved one? The Empty Chair hopes to break through death’s taboo by walking into the vacancy that loved ones leave.

 New Mexico, USA
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Joined December 2016
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During this time of year, loved ones we've lost come home to visit us. #EmptyChairDoc
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An incredible relic highlighting the fascinating beliefs of ancient Egyptian death culture is sold in Monaco. hellomonaco.com/news/egyptia…
ALS patients often seek alternative forms of treatment alongside traditional avenues. #FightALS alsnewstoday.com/2018/10/23/…
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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT - 4TH ANNUAL ALES FOR ALS Join and help raise #ALSAwareness eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-… Participating brands (more to come): @HalfAcreBeer @PipeworksBrewin @MetroBrewing @atbbeerco @2TownsCider On Tour Brewing Company @AramiChicago @SteMichelle @CHDistillery
4th Annual PGMF Ales Against ALS

4th Annual PGMF Ales Against ALS

Please join us at the 4th Annual Ales Against ALS event.  We will be trying beers from some of the best local brewers in the Chicagoland area.  We will also be including spirits and wine, for those...

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One woman finds her own unique ritual for connecting with her deceased father. #EmptyChairDoc bbc.com/news/av/business-454…

'I eat raw onions to help me with my grief'

When Amy's father died she sought ways to feel close to him, by eating a favourite food of his - raw onion.

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#TBT to an incredible day at the dedication of Patrick Grange Memorial Field. #EmptyChairDoc
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In many cultures, death rituals are shared by the entire community. talkdeath.com/collective-dea…
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In Ghana, the dead are ushered into the next life in style. #EmptyChairDoc theguardian.com/world/galler…
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"Right after my father's funeral, I took my family to Disney World. It turned out to be the right place for me to grieve." #EmptyChairDoc slate.com/human-interest/201…
Taking My Kids to Disney World Helped Me Grieve After My Father’s Death

Taking My Kids to Disney World Helped Me Grieve After My Father’s Death

I wondered how many other people in the massive crowds around us were also mourning here, at The Happiest Place on Earth.

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New study shows ALS not only affects motor functions, but cognitive as well. #FightALS #EmptyChairDoc alsnewstoday.com/2018/09/14/…
Life After Death: Americans are Embracing New Ways to Leave Their Remains theconversation.com/life-aft…
Life after death: Americans are embracing new ways to leave their remains

Life after death: Americans are embracing new ways to leave their remains

Although ‘Game of Thrones’ -style funeral pyres are still out of bounds, Americans are increasingly turning to cheaper, greener and more meaningful ways to dispose of their loved ones’ bodies.

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These artists are embracing death in their work. #EmptyChairDoc talkdeath.com/death-positive…
15 Death Positive Artists You Should Know

15 Death Positive Artists You Should Know

We’ve scoured the web to find to the 15 most contemporary, interesting and intriguing death positive artists you should know.

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Do we need to grieve? Some people don't think so. #EmptyChairDoc aeon.co/essays/do-not-weep-f…
Do not weep for your dead: how to mourn as the Stoics did | Aeon Essays

Do not weep for your dead: how to mourn as the Stoics did | Aeon Essays

It takes a lifetime of preparation to grieve as the Stoics did – without weeping and wailing, but with a heart full of love

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These stone statues in Japan protect the souls of children who have passed away. #EmptyChairDoc straitstimes.com/multimedia/…
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