I often get emails asking about becoming a death doula so I thought that I'd pass some sage wisdom along on the subject. Hopefully someone finds it helpful.
Tag: death
Dementia and the Afterlife
Here's an interesting experience from working with dementia patients. Is it proof that they're straddling worlds? Is the veil thinner for them? Are they having out-of-body experiences every day? Perhaps.
Thinning of the Veil
I enjoy finding evidence of our souls living on once we pass. Here's a story of one such experience that makes me a believer.
Drug use & cancer: An unfortunate contrast
Yesterday, I lost an old friend to leukemia. We worked together at Planned Parenthood for almost nine wonderful years and let me tell you, she was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. Honestly, I cannot think of a single moment when she was mean or annoying or unfriendly or too busy to… Continue reading Drug use & cancer: An unfortunate contrast
Perspective
It's been a little while since I've posted so I thought I would check in. As of today, I'm a free agent when it comes to work-- which is a completely scary thought. This past Sunday, I was lifting one of my patients (who is heavier than me--dumb idea, right?) and I literally burst the… Continue reading Perspective
A gift from a new friend
Thanks to the marketing geniuses over at the Chronogram, I've had the chance to meet a lot of wonderful people and gain some beneficial connections. One of the many awesome people I've been lucky enough to meet through the Chronogram experience is Ami. He's a musician, poet, and bad ass Kombucha (Ombucha) maker from New… Continue reading A gift from a new friend
Perspective
One of my favorite birds of all time, a house wren, has taken up residence in the funky bird house on my porch. I just assumed that the bird house would end up being a wasps nest so I was delighted to see the tiny little male building a nest in it the second day… Continue reading Perspective
The Unmaker 