Why documenting your healthcare wishes is one of the most loving decisions you'll ever make for yourself and those you care about. Start the conversation with your loved ones this week. THE REALITY A conversation most avoid, yet one that matters most 70% of Americans don't have an advance directive 90% of people say talking about end-of-life care is important 27% have actually had these conversations 30min average time to complete an advance directive There's a profound d

Writing can be a surprisingly powerful companion when life gets hard. It gives us a place to breathe, to play with words, and to say the things that don’t always come easily out loud. That spirit is what inspired me to host a four-part writing workshop for people living with cancer, guided by the beautiful themes in The Correspondent . This post is a peek inside our first session — and a reminder that writing isn’t just about putting words on a page. It’s about creating conne

Two years into my work as an end-of-life doula, I find myself pausing to take stock. My heart is full — brimming with gratitude for the stories I’ve been entrusted to witness. Stories of hope. Faces lit with surprise and wonder. Moments of raw empathy for those navigating grief and loneliness. Above all, I feel an immense privilege in being welcomed into the intimate spaces of families standing at the threshold of profound loss. To be invited into those moments — when life is

If you’re 50 or older, it’s time to take a moment and reflect on your belongings. Have you ever thought about the impact your possessions might have on your loved ones? While some items may hold deep sentimental value for you, they could simply be seen as clutter by those you leave behind. It’s time to take a long, hard look at your “stuff” and ask yourself: will anyone I love want this? Spoiler alert: it's likely they won’t. By organizing your possessions, you’re not just t