Have you ever felt a weight you couldn’t quite name? Not a pain exactly, but a heaviness—your chest dense as lead, your shoulders burdened, your thoughts dimmed by something just out of reach. It lingers without form or language. Yet if you pause—truly pause—and sit with it, undistracted, you may begin to sense it: a faint presence stirring in the shadowed recesses of your soma. As adults, this sensation is familiar—and not entirely unwelcome. With time, we learn to draw upon

Hospice care often carries a heavy stigma. Many people think choosing hospice means surrendering hope or abandoning treatment. This misunderstanding can prevent patients and families from accessing the compassionate support they need during difficult times. The truth is hospice care focuses on quality of life, comfort, and dignity , not giving up. This article explores what hospice care really means, how it helps patients and families, and why it should be seen as a positive

Part One: “Dying Is Always Painful” This is the first in a series of posts dedicated to gently dismantling the myths about dying that cause unnecessary fear, anxiety, and avoidance. These myths are deeply woven into our culture, reinforced by media portrayals and whispered stories, yet rarely challenged by those who actually sit at the bedside. As a Death Doula, I do exactly that. A Note From the Bedside As a Death Doula, I am present when a human is transitioning—and, ideall

Donna January 26, 2025   Sarah and Debbie are stepsisters.  They share beautiful love and admiration for their mother, Donna.  Donna is...