@reverentridge.orgPost 2/3 I can give away exactly ONE of each of these services this month:
If you or someone you know will be passing:
📋 1x Planning Session
🌳 1x Legacy Project Support Session
If you and others have recently suffered a loss:
🤝 1x Family Support Session
@ibloud.xyzI AM NOT ALONE
Neither Are You
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#deathdoula
@reverentridge.orgPost 2/2 They may feel ashamed for grieving, or even gaslit into thinking they “shouldn't be so upset”. So let’s just agree: grief doesn't require social permission to exist. The absence of someone else's approval doesn't make the loss less devastating to experience.
#griefsupport #deathdoula
@reverentridge.orgA quiet moment at the threshold of day.
Simply sharing the sunrise is a reminder of how natural transitions can be when we allow ourselves to sit quietly and witness them.
Are you creating space for quiet moments in your week?
#DeathDoula #GriefSupport #Sunrise #QuietMoments #CatsOfBluesky
@reverentridge.orgAs an death doula, I hold compassionate, non-judgmental space for all your losses. You shouldn't have to justify your grief to deserve support.
We'll finish this series tomorrow with a look at why naming it matters, and what the emotional toll looks like. 3/3 #deathdoula #queergrief #griefsupport
@reverentridge.orgNot all grief gets a card, flowers, or a funeral. Disenfranchised grief happens when society doesn't recognize or validate your loss, leaving you to mourn in silence. Your pain is real, even when the world doesn't name it. 🧵 1/3
#disenfranchisedgrief #griefsupport #deathdoula
@thestrangewitch.bsky.socialQuick life update.
Started my practicum and visiting hospice patients.
Let’s start a dialogue around dying death & the afterlife so comment below any questions thoughts concerns that you have around these topics.
@deathdoulapros.bsky.socialFor months she did not know her daughter's name. Then, for twenty minutes, she did, and then it closed again. A #DeathDoula helps families meet that window without fear, whichever way it opens or closes. #EndOfLifeCare #ActiveDying
@deadparentswhatnow.comSo, you saw that episode of The Pitt, and now you're curious about death doulas. One week from today I'll be giving a presentation for Gilda's Club Kentuckiana about what death doulas do and don't do. (Say that five times fast.) Register here: www2.gck.org/Events/Calen...
@reverentridge.orgDid you know that different types of grief exist? One form is disenfranchised grief, which happens when a loss isn't socially acknowledged or validated.
Tomorrow, we'll dive deeper into what this looks like. 🕯️
@reverentridge.orgPost 1/2
What is a death vigil? During a person's final hours, an end-of-life doula helps hold space and craft a peaceful physical & emotional environment.
We manage the room atmosphere so loved ones can focus entirely on connection and presence. 🧵
@reverentridge.orgOur culture shrouds death in mystery. Let's pull off the shadows together. If your question is too personal, DM me.
@reverentridge.orgPost 1/2
3 essential advance directive documents every adult needs:
✅ Healthcare Power of Attorney
✅ Living Will
✅Mental Health Care POA
In AZ, access free forms online (tinyurl.com/cjsc24pv) and upload them to the AZ Healthcare Directives Registry (AzHDR). 🧵
@reverentridge.orgA #deathdoula supports many facets of end-of-life planning: legacy & life review projects, vigil plans & bedside care, & other non-medical needs. There’s nothing morbid about this kind of planning. It makes this difficult but inevitable transition easier for the dying and their circles of care.
@reverentridge.orgDid you know?
Death doulas and hospice teams aren't competitor. We’re actually teammates. 🤝
Together, we combine medical expertise with continuous personal support for the dying and their circle of care.
@deathdoulapros.bsky.socialA moan often means nothing. A grimace can mean everything a family needs to know. A #DeathDoula reads the difference in real time. #ActiveDying #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare
@sacredjourneydoula.bsky.social✍️ This Sun: Legacy Letter Workshop! 9/20, 7:00–8:30 PM ET, Zoom. Like this oak tree, your legacy can live on for 100s of years. 🍂Take time to record your memories, values, and lessons learned. sacredjourneydeathdoulaevents.as.me/schedule/068...
#deathdoula #mementomori #legacy #mortality #writing
@reverentridge.org1/6
Hello, BlueSky! 👋End-of-life care is a mosaic crafted from shards of memory, grief, and transition. Want to know what inspired me to help the dying and their circles of care navigate the journey with dignity and intention? Read on for a look at my journey. 🧵
@ibloud.xyz@reverentridge.orgUnsure if a death doula is right for your needs? Let's talk it through. I offer free, no-obligation consultations to see if we're a good fit. Click the link below to book an appointment and let’s start the conversation. ⬇️
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