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Story Time

A Silent Partnership

January 15, 2026 Bakersfield Galloway

This Story Time is kind of a two-for-one deal. You get two Jaime stories wrapped up into one. This addressed my ever-changing relationship with death and some of the things that I went through to end up where I am today.

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death doula

A Letter to Future Death Doulas

January 14, 2026 Bakersfield Galloway

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.

Tagged becoming a death doula, death, death doula certificate programs, death doula education, death doula regulation, death doula training, doula, end-of-life doula, grief, health, life, University of VermontLeave a comment
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Perspective

October 16, 2013 Bakersfield Galloway

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

Tagged death, health, life, migraines, self employment, work5 Comments
Musings

Perspective

May 22, 2012May 17, 2018 Bakersfield Galloway

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

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Dancing on the knife's edge of rebuilding and unraveling. Creation vs. entropy.

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