19/06/2025
I am honoured to be part of an evolving world in where death as we know it is positively changing. Where as a society the words death & dying are being spoken about more, still more often than not it’s with fear & apprehension, sadness & despair- it’s still spoken. Education of a topic is so important- to know what’s available to you, and to understand what your choices are. I have held the hands of so many who are facing it head on, some who are frightened, some who are prepared & ready, some who aren’t able to even fully comprehend or understand what’s coming next. I’ve had conversations with some who cry & some who smile, even those who try to make light hearted jokes and share a little laugh. Some who discuss every ounce of what they want when their time comes. Every death has been different. Every conversation adjusted to suit the individual, and every speck of care given with my respect, my love, my genuine support and my heartfelt gratitude for being accepted into such a sacred time & space. I like many who are passionate about great, real and optimal palliative & end of life care will continue to advocate, learn & teach for as long as we can to promote and continue to grow this society into one that still sometimes or always feels sad, still is scared, still smiles but maybe one that’s a little more in control then they were prior to engaging in a conversation around the topic of death & dying.
I am grateful. I am blessed.