Grief

[close] Hello all! This is a group for death studies and thanatology enthusiasts! This is a place where we can talk about the literature, science, or discussions surrounding all things death. This does not exclude grief and loss. This also is not exclusive to non-fiction works, as we know that there are plenty of books, movies, songs, etc that discuss death, dying, grief, and loss. This is a death positive, LGBTQ+ safe space! Share cool stuff, make friends

[close] A group for death doulas, grief coaches, hospice workers, funeral directors, embalmers, celebrants, and anyone else who works in a death-related industry. Let’s share and discuss books related to topics of death, grief, as well as works of fiction that portray death and what comes after in an interesting light.

[close] Do you write? Do you write to improve your life? To understand what's going on? What is a Black Swan? A Black Swan is an Outlier, something completely rare in the world. Centuries ago, it was thought only white swans existed. It was not until explorers made to to Australia that they discovered there are black swans. A black swan is someone who uses their intelligence, their creativity and their ability to write to delve deeper into the things in life that hold meaning for them personally. >>>Even when the challenges have been outrageous. We meet every week. Write with us! “I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.” ― Flannery O'Connor In composition studies, they call this "Metacognitive Learning," which means using reflection to learn from your own experience. We meet on Zoom & in Person in Jacksonville, Oregon for weekly writing sessions, called Shut Up & Write.

[close] Viva Editions makes books that inform, enlighten, and entertain. We focus on teaching you how to get the most joy in your life; you can be frugal and fabulous. You can find your creativity. Your relationships can be better than ever. And, you can simply have more fun. Viva is about the very best of the human spirit. This is a private group for reviewers of our books to connect and discover upcoming books.