Posts by Journease

When someone dies at home, particularly after a long illness or under palliative care, there is often no need to rush. Family members can sit with their person, call in those who need to say goodbye, and take the first difficult hours at their own pace. But as those hours turn into a day, and…

There’s a version of grief we see in movies. Someone cries hard for a few days, wears black, and then, roughly around the one-hour mark of the film, they’re smiling again in the sunlight. Real grief doesn’t follow a script like that. It’s messier, longer, and far less predictable, especially in that first year, when…

Making the first call for end-of-life support can feel overwhelming. Many people delay reaching out because they are unsure what to say, worried they will say the wrong thing, or afraid they will become emotional during the conversation. The truth is, you do not need to have the “right words.” End-of-life professionals, including doulas, funeral…

When people think about end-of-life support, they often imagine someone physically sitting beside them in a room, holding a hand, helping in person, or guiding the family face-to-face. While in-person support can be deeply valuable, it is not the only option available today. Remote end-of-life support has become increasingly common across Australia, especially for people…

For many people, end-of-life planning feels overwhelming before it even begins. There are forms to complete, decisions to think about, family conversations to have, and emotions that can surface unexpectedly. It is easy to assume you need to have everything figured out before you speak to someone. The truth is, you do not. Sometimes the…

Living far away from someone you love can bring a quiet, persistent worry, especially if they are ageing, unwell, or approaching the end of life. You may find yourself asking: How can I support them from a distance? What if something happens and I am not there? These concerns are deeply human. The good news…

When someone is dying or has just died, families are often faced with a quiet but significant question: Can we do this ourselves? The answer is yes, many families can manage without formal support. But whether they should depends on a mix of emotional capacity, practical knowledge, family dynamics, and timing. This is not a…