Dear Friends, I recently finished reading The Life List by Lori Nelson Spielman and couldn’t wait to share it with you. This novel follows Brett Bohlinger, a young woman who, after her mother’s passing, learns she must fulfill a list of childhood dreams to inherit her mother’s fortune. The list includes goals like “Go to Paris” and “Perform live on a super big stage.” As Brett embarks on this journey, she confronts personal challenges and discovers what truly matters in life. The beauty of...

This post is re-published with permission from www.serenityendoflifedoulaservices.ca Grief often arrives in silence. After the loss of a loved one, many find themselves yearning for one more conversation—one more chance to say the things left unsaid. While death is a natural part of life, the emotional landscape it leaves behind can feel overwhelming and isolating. As a death doula, I've seen firsthand the healing that comes from creating spaces where grief is not only acknowledged but...