What is a death doula? A gentle heart, honouring the sacredness of death and the beauty of life, walking with you through the tender process of saying goodbye, offering peace and comfort along the way. OUR END-OF-LIFE DESERVES TO BE DIGNIFIED, WITH AS MUCH CHOICE AS POSSIBLE AND WITH THOSE AROUND US SUPPORTED. Photo from Wix. You’re allowed to laugh while grieving, joy doesn’t betray your loss…it honours your life. - Sheila Burke, End-of-Life Doula CLE Many people assume that
Dear Friends, I would like to share with you a book that was recommended to me by another death doula friend of mine. It’s called Hope For The Best Plan For The Rest by Dr. Sammy Winemaker and Dr. Hsien Seow. It is a guide that helps patients and families struggling with a serious illness how to get the honest, personalized care they need. I think it may be particularly helpful for readers hoping to understand dementia. The book offers 7 keys for navigating a life-changing d
For approximately four years I watched my son struggle with drug addiction. If I’m honest with myself, I probably denied that it was a problem for four years prior to that. When he was in the thick of it, I wouldn’t hear from him for days. I wouldn’t see him, and when I did, he looked drawn, tired, and unwell. When I didn’t hear from him I would worry wondering where he was. Was he hurt? Was he dead? I didn’t know until he showed up needing something from me, angry when I wou
