The passing of someone we love hurts. I should know because I have lost many loved ones in my life. When a beloved leaves our life, it can feel like someone has reached into our chest and pulled out our…

We are told by reliable scientists that none of us are exactly alike, but we humans bunch up in groups for a number of reasons, most of all because it makes life easier for everyone involved. One example of this…

If you have visited my site before, you will recall how I remind my reader that death is misunderstood and that the state of death–as understood by most–is not a possibility. When a person “dies”, what really happens is change.…

WHAT DOES AN END OF LIFE DOULA DO?   I’m often asked; what exactly do you do as an end of life doula? And I usually begin my answer with an explanation of what hospice does, because this helps to…

There once was a beautiful leaf. She lived among her leaf sisters and brothers on an amazing tree that provided all needs for her children. This leaf bask in the sunshine and was bathed by the breeze until one day…

There’s a new word in healthcare these days and it’s one that many of us do not understand. The word is “palliative” and it refers to a type of medical care. This term, “palliative” suffers as many of the words…

Myra: As a hospice nurse and a certified end of life doula, I help the dying and their families with all the diverse phases and considerations that take place at the end of life. You’ve been a professional organizer for…

Thinking about important events in your life, your wedding may come to mind. Or, if asked to name another meaningful time in your life, you may say it was the birth of a child. Graduating from high school or college…