The Village Healer

grief

  • Isn’t That What Hospice Is For?

    I spoke to a hospital chaplain the other day to speak to her about my end of life doula services. Her initial response to me was, “that’s what we have hospice for.” If you haven’t already, pause here to read… Continue reading

  • Why I Don't Help, Empower or Hustle

    I don’t help, empower or hustle. Continue reading

  • The Greatest Thing I Ever Did

    I know you’ve heard it a lot. People say it around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but this is January and I’m still gonna say it. The greatest thing I ever did was have a daughter and name her, Emma.… Continue reading

  • 13 Pieces of Wisdom

    If I had to bottom line my take on living your best life, it would be this list. #1 When People Show You Who They Are Believe Them Maya Angelou is one of my favorite authors and this is my… Continue reading

  • To A Facebook Acquaintance

    I know you are angry. I know that below that anger is hurt. And I know that below that hurt is fear.   I know.   Don’t tell me I don’t know, because I’m not you. It makes no sense.… Continue reading

  • Grief

    If there is something I feel overly qualified to speak on it is grief.  I have had more than my fair share of loss due to death, both traumatic and natural.  I lost my father suddenly of a brain aneurysm,… Continue reading

  • Perspective – It’s All You

    Your entire life experience is filtered through your perspective. Your perspective is your filter. Its been formed throughout your life by those most influential in your development: parents, siblings, community and teachers.  You come to understand the concepts of right/wrong,… Continue reading

  • Grief Lies In Empty Spaces

    The empty space left by someone you love after they transition is the space that grief fills. The bigger the space, the bigger the amount of grief that will fill it.   Everyone you love takes up some sort of… Continue reading

  • Victim Mindset

    Overcoming one’s traumas and the victim identity can be a tricky thing. While we tend to think of victim thinking as ‘poor me’ thinking, that is only one type. Victim thinking can take many forms. Think about trauma like conquering… Continue reading

  • The Healing Storm

    The Midwest is kinda notorious for intense weather changes. Our Summers can get scorching hot and humid, while our Winters reach below zero. This week alone was a perfect example. Wednesday it was 58 degrees. Thursday it started to snow.… Continue reading