So You're Going to Die

...Now, how do you want to live?

When I first meet my clients, often a person who’s been given a terminal diagnosis, we focus for a moment on the impending death itself. That’s an important element of what death doulas do.

Someone usually hires an end-of-life doula so they feel empowered to own part of the process. Therefore, we must determine what the client wants and how to get there. But we must also talk about living.

We discuss the remaining days specifically. That's when I ask my clients, “How do you want to live the rest of your life?”

First Things First

To live life to the fullest, it’s helpful for my clients to think about some end-of-life realities. When doctors say, "It's time to get your affairs in order," what does that even mean?

I started booking informational sessions on this topic alone. Too many clients are made to figure this out at a time when they're feeling overwhelmed, grief-stricken, and emotional. It remains one of my most requested sessions.

Ultimately, tying up loose ends and getting your affa…