About Us
How I became the person to help others during the most challenging times of their lives
My Story
About 5 years ago, a dear friend found out her mother had stage 4 cancer. She was given 4 months to live. While helping her cope with the pain, she asked me to be part of the process for the family. When her mother went into hospice, I was asked to visit when the family was together. I was there with them when her mother passed. She said that I had a "way" that helped to bring them together and learn to communicate in a way that helped bring peace for her mom.
When people asked how difficult it was for me to do this, my response was quite a surprise (and still is to most people): I feel blessed and grateful that people trust me during this emotionally devastating time.
Fast forward to three years ago (and helping other families before this) when my parents moved in with me so I could care for them. I never knew I would be asked to provide full care to both of my parents during their elderly years. When they moved in with me, they made me promise to never put them in a home. I never broke my promise. Other than a part time caretaker, I was the primary person that cared for them from the start of the end to the end. I provided the physical care, emotional support and held each of their hands when they passed. Watching the emotional and physical changes challenged every core of my being. With my assistance, my dad was able to pass peacefully. Eight months later, my mom passed violently. I watched the ugly part of their bodies shutting down, the mental signs they were showing during their preparation to pass, and the affects of dementia taking a hold of my mom.
After they'd passed, I told someone the more intimate details and horrible thoughts I experienced and was encouraged to write a book about it. I was encouraged to include EVERYTHING.
Watching My Parents Die.. The Book;
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Thus brings "Watching My Parents Die". This book is a graphically detailed story of how I cared for my parents. It includes the thoughts I'd had during some of the more challenging times, the physical challenges, communications with hospice and my involvement in the Death with Dignity process. During the process of writing this book, I learned how many people feel like they are alone and can't talk to anyone about their selfish feelings and emotional challenges. YOU are not alone. My book doesn't just apply to only children with terminally ill parents at home. While not every section of my book will apply, there are several experiences that people will not only relate to, but be comforted by. And you will finish with a different perspective on how to care for your dying loved one.
Warning: This book is GRAPHIC. It contains intimate details of the body's physical response during the dying process. It also challenges religion.
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