Tender, Clear Guidance for Hospice Care and the End of Life
When someone you love is dying, everything can feel unfamiliar.
Decisions come quickly. Emotions run high. Many people find themselves trying to learn an entirely new language. Hospice. Comfort care. Advance directives. All while their heart is breaking.
I know this territory intimately.
In 1998, I helped care for my mother as she was dying. Like so many families, we were doing our best with very little guidance. We learned in real time how profound, and how difficult, it can be to care for someone you love at the end of life. That experience changed me forever.
I have been a nurse for 28 years and a certified Hospice and Palliative Care nurse since 2009. Since beginning hospice work in 2006, I have sat at countless bedsides, listened to fears that are rarely spoken aloud, and witnessed how much tenderness is possible, even in the final days of life.
I write and teach about end-of-life care because I believe death should not be faced in confusion or isolation. Through my writing and one-on-one consultations, my hope is to demystify hospice so people feel supported, informed, and empowered as they approach this profound life passage.
A Gentle Companion for the End-of-Life Journey
This book offers compassionate, practical education for those caring for a loved one at the end of life. It is designed to reduce confusion, offer reassurance, and help caregivers feel more confident and supported.
This special first edition is a collaboration with an artist and art designers, printed at a small press, and recognized with a design award. It makes a thoughtful and meaningful gift for caregivers and families.
Shipping is included within the U.S. with international shipping available. Bulk orders are available upon request.
“I didn’t know what questions to ask, or what was normal.
This book helped me feel less afraid and more present with my loved one during their final days.”
A trade copy of Some Light at the End & The Power and Pain of Nursing are also available on Amazon.
Narrative Medicine Workshops
Storytelling is a powerful way to explore our shared humanity. This 1.5-hour writing workshop invites participants to engage with art, literature, and creative writing as pathways to deeper self-reflection and connection.
Through guided readings, writing prompts, and thoughtful discussion, we’ll explore the ways stories—and how we tell them—shape our understanding of ourselves and one another. The workshops offer a supportive space to discover new perspectives, nurture creativity, and build community through the healing art of narrative.
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