When someone you love is dying, there could be a secret moment, when things are really bad, when you hear yourself silently whisper the unimaginable thought: Please die soon. Say what??? It is with a brave heart, writes Elaine Smookler, that we look at this whole journey of death and make peace with the wild currents that threaten to pull us under.
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One of the hardest things to do is to admit you need help— second only to receiving that help when it’s offered. Here’s a practice to help you remember that you deserve to be cared for.
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Frank Ostaseski shares experiences from his decades working with dying people and those who are dealing with the death of loved ones.
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So many of us will find ourselves caring for a loved one as they brave the journey through old age, decline, and death. Caregiving is demanding—at times overwhelming—and it can cultivate intimacy, wisdom, and insight.
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