Today, I spent the day with good friends. We talked about what to expect in the weeks left of living or, as it can be said, preparing for dying.
There is a mystery to this conversation as we do not know precisely when life will end. And there are signs the body gives us to understand that the time is drawing near. But then the mystery of when is near returns. There is peace that comes with increased sleep and transitioning, which begins the process of letting go. It is very much an internal process for the patient that we bear witness to only through observation. There is terminal restlessness, life review, breathing changes, and the last breath. This can take weeks or months.
Today, I was impacted by the courage it takes to be honest about living and dying. To face the journey, ask for what is needed, accept support, journey through sorrow and grief, and love and let go is a heart-changing process. I don’t believe that you can witness this and be unchanged.
Everyone who is living will also one day be dying. I hope that we can become more comfortable discussing dying and how to live and die well! If you are interested in this conversation, please get in touch with me to explore setting up a consultation visit with Advocacy Matters. We are happy to meet with you!
Advocacy Matters
Is committed to
engaging in conversation and directing strategies
to ensure your voice is heard,
your wishes are respected,
and your journey of living and dying is honored.
trish@advocacy-matters.com
❤️ trish
