by Judy | Sep 16, 2024 | Dying With Wisdom, Grief, Uncategorized
My first husband, Doug, died two months ago. Doug was Brett, my son’s father, and though our marriage only lasted five years, Doug has been a part of my life and a good friend for 60 years. We have celebrated most of the holidays and grand occasions of our...
by Judy | Jan 8, 2024 | Dying With Wisdom
Recently, the National Institute of Health released a revised definition of a good death. You may recall that earlier in this series of articles (see www.dyingwithwisdom.com/dyingathome,) we talked about how to prepare for and manage dying at home, which is what most...
by Judy | Aug 27, 2022 | Dying With Wisdom
Grief is a deep emotion that needs to be expressed. It has a life of its own and the chemicals that course through your body when you are grieving, and you cannot avoid the stress and sadness associated with it. Most people really need and appreciate family and...
by Judy | Aug 20, 2020 | Dying With Wisdom
You are afraid. You are overwhelmed. And most of all, you are not sure how to protect yourself and your family against this ferocious virus that is infecting millions of people worldwide. Job insecurity, earning less or not at all while we were quarantined, and the...
by Judy | May 27, 2020 | Dying With Wisdom
One of the exciting developments in the death system is the arrival of the Death Doula. Many of us know the term “doula,” refers to a woman trained to help with the birthing process. A death doula is a person who is trained to help with the dying process. In my town,...
by Judy | May 26, 2020 | Dying With Wisdom
How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus based on an article by Pam Rutledge, Ph.D., media specialist. In the midst of this pandemic, we are all trying to get answers makes us feel safer. This isn’t just true of adults. It’s true for kids, too. That’s why it’s important...
