Jessica Shoemaker

Knowing (or not) what you need

This article comes up often and I wanted to share. Not knowing what you need is common. Also knowing that your needs are different than others. We are all not alike. This article breaks down our needs in categories. Knowing that it’s just a stepping stone to many categories as (again) we all are different.Continue reading “Knowing (or not) what you need”

Grief and moving on

What an excellent talk on grief. Please watch and remember “grief is a multitasking function” and that people will be able to move forward but it does not mean they have moved on.

Options

Beautiful… please review and watch the videos Having options is a wonderful thing. I encourage that we all talk to our loved ones about death. It’s ok and normal. Libby Copelands article is telling and powerful. Please take a moment to view and listen. Visit and get to know Kate. https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a12845872/kate-oberlin-home-funeral/?src=socialflowTW

Wonderful Books for Children

I happened upon this post in one of my midwife groups. I highly recommend these as resources. Children are often forgotten and should have a safe space to grieve and talk. These books are great starting points! https://presentpurpose.weebly.com/end-of-life-childrens-book-list.html?fbclid=IwAR2F-kz7VQfV9CveuBA5dNoQdxe_DxfBJC0NfPP6EiqSt3bt5d-iNLOnNII&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Death is not like the movies ..

I came across this video and thought I would share. It’s important to know that what Hollywood share’s versus what actually happens are two different things.

Want to watch a good movie?

Departures is one of the finest films I have ever seen. It speaks to what it is I do. I encourage all to watch this. I encourage all to talk. Below is a good part from the film. “Why didn’t you tell me?” “You would’ve been against it…” “Of course! Doing this kind of job…Continue reading “Want to watch a good movie?”

Death Cafe

A short while ago, I lead a “Death Dinner Party”, due to the times we live in, it was a virtual style Dinner Party. Often, over meals, we tell stories, laugh, and sometimes even cry. We have so many conversations. However, the most important conversation that we are NOT having is about death. One day,Continue reading “Death Cafe”