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: grief
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
Farewell dear friend
I'm sad to report that a 15-year love affair ended today. I put my sweet little companion, Barry White, to sleep at noon after deciding it was time late last night. It was a difficult decision. I had my heart set on him running off into the fieldĀ someday soon and just never coming back,… Continue reading Farewell dear friend
The Unmaker 