Creating space to pause, reflect and share experiences with dying and death

Grief

Grief

I don’t even know where to start

I don’t even know where to start

Mama, I don’t even know where to start but I’ll start here. I continue to miss you and sometimes my grief takes me to a rollercoaster of emotions. I allow myself to be vulnerable and scared to stay there especially in moments where life is challenging and

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Things lost..things gained

Things lost..things gained

Things lost: – Time with loved ones – Peace of mind – Hope (for a while) Things gained: – Deeper, richer relationships with co-workers

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Things were better when you were here….

Things were better when you were here….

Things were better when you were here….  

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I feel lonely an isolated

I feel lonely an isolated

I feel lonely and isolated Yet I believe this will end As Covid will be finally over

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During the pandemic

During the pandemic

During the pandemic during the lockdowns residents and staff experiences loneliness and depression. It was difficult for everyone to be separated for so long.

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I miss

I miss

[Name] When I am living Where I am living I miss you I miss [illegible]

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I didn’t realize how much I missed all of you

I didn’t realize how much I missed all of you

I didn’t realize how much I missed all of you until I saw you again or until I found out you were no longer here. It has been such a long- long 15 months <3

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Damn the longevity gene

Damn the longevity gene

My mother is living with Alzheimers for the past 6 yrs at the age how of 96! It has been EXTREMELY difficult emotionally for me as her daughter & caregiver. I pray that she passes away soon before she completely forgets her children & loses her ability

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They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone

They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone

The pandemic has added further complex layers of suffering and worry over top that which already was so difficult. They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone For those with physical conditions that cause them to be terrified of getting omicron, I see

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The last two years have not been easy

The last two years have not been easy

The last two years have not been easy. There was lots of challenges, isolation and fear. Hoping better days ahead of us, where everyone will breath easy and worry and uncertaincy will be gone.

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