While all of us will die, none of us want to think about someone precious in our world dying. Hearing that a loved one has been diagnosed with a life limiting condition or illness can literally knock the wind out of our sails. So the first thing to do is to stop and...
One of the most common questions or concerns in the end of life space is “How much time do I/they have left ?”Not everyone wants to know the answer.For others, it’s an imperative.I get the wanting to know. It gives an idea and can make planning a lot easier.But here’s...
Christmas has no religious significance for me, but we used to celebrate it lots in times gone by – it was all about family. The last few years we have not really celebrated…it just hasn’t felt the same/right since quite a few of our loved ones died. We also...
Facebook is one of those things that can be a double edged sword. It can enhance communication and connectedness to one another, but it can also damage these, too. Particularly in the dying and death spaces. Here’s my top tips for effectively using Facebook at this...
One of the greatest gifts of this work serving the dying, is that because it is energetic in nature, animals are able to be assisted as well as their humans. I truly believe that animals are sentient beings, this is not exclusive to our human domain. I was honoured...
Ahhhhhh, grief, you’re a funny bugger!! Most of the time you’re just there, sitting in the background & then all of a sudden, BAM, there’s the spotlight full on & the tears stream. I’ve gotten to the stage, where for the most part, grief doesn’t overwhelm...
