Women’s Love & Legacy
Let’s talk about something deeply meaningful: our stories and what we leave behind. Not long ago after I started doing this work, I came across this beautiful idea with roots in Jewish tradition called an ethical will. An ethical will, sometimes called a legacy letter, goes beyond legal documents and estate plans. This isn’t about […]
Your Anti-Capitalism Gift Guide
We all have enough stuff. And the “Haves” in our society certainly have enough of our hard-earned capital. I’m participating in the Black Friday (and beyond) Boycott and not purchasing gifts from corporations this year. If you’re trying to find a way to give something more meaningful, then here are some ideas. Some of them […]
Tough but necessary questions
When we are faced with taking care of someone who has received a terminal diagnosis or the need to help an aging parent or family member who is having a slow mental and/or physical decline, we often do not know what to do first. It is often time (sometimes past time) that we begin to […]
Think About It Thursdays
I’ve spent a lot of time this year revamping my website, finishing many half-finished projects and narrowing in on my goals and wishes as your friendly neighborhood death doula. One of the guiding principles of my practice is that of education. With that goal in my mind, I’ll be blogging again with more regularity and […]
Top 5 Caregiver Challenges and Tips When Caring for Someone Who is Dying or has Diminished Capacity
#1. Guilt Guilt sneaks up on us. It is insidious. You may experience guilt that …. – you are not doing enough – you are neglecting your work – you are neglecting your loved ones – you are neglecting yourself Guilt arrives when you are caring for a loved one even though you are doing […]