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

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Treading into unknown

Treading into unknown

… as I approached the exact age that my dad was when he died, a deep sadness & fear descended upon me – “fear of death” one friend said. Hmmm… mayhaps. Yes. But also more a treading into unknown & new territory. My “death” piece coincided with

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You are worth all the patience in the world

You are worth all the patience in the world

You are worth all the patience in the world.

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May we all meet together again

May we all meet together again

Here is to dead family and friends Every year there is more of them. May we all meet together again at the great feast, In the land of eternal youth & beauty

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Why should we ever be afraid?

Why should we ever be afraid?

I always remember these words… “Be not afraid I’m with you always” … even til the end and beyond… So why should we ever be afraid???

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So vital to discuss death

So vital to discuss death

So vital to discuss death… as important as birth.

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This group was not ready

This group was not ready

This conversation is so needed & overdue & so… part of us. I had a dinner party last evening & was so excited to talk about my death perceptions & those of others — I regret to say this group was not ready to hear to listen

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One day I will hear you say it

One day I will hear you say it

— Pepere The thought of never telling you that I loved you hurts everyday I tell you that in hope that one day that I will hear you say it one last time. Love you.

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I am filled with gratitude

I am filled with gratitude

It is rarely ‘or’ But always ‘and’ I miss my brother And I am filled With gratitude that He is at last at peace.

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I am a painful truth

I am a painful truth

Life said to death, “Why do people love me and hate you” Death replied “Because you are a beautiful lie and I am a painful truth”

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The next experience of death

The next experience of death

I realize how sorry I was that I couldn’t “help” my mother-in-law on her last week of life. Thinking about all the issues, how to talk about it, could certainly help with the next experience of death.

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