Posts by Journease
What Happens If You Don’t Have an End-of-Life Plan?
Most people assume their family will “just know” what to do.In reality, when there is no end-of-life plan in place, decisions fall to others, time pressures increase, and emotions run high. In Victoria, there are clear legal and practical processes that take over if you haven’t documented your wishes. Here is what that can look…
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When families begin exploring support at the end of life, one of the most common questions I hear is: “If we have a death doula, do we still need hospice or palliative care?” It is an important question. The answer is that a death doula does not replace hospice care. But the right doula can…
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When someone dies, many families assume everything must immediately be handed over to professionals. In Victoria, that is usually not the case. There is more choice than most people realise. Families can be involved in caring for their person after death. They can spend time at home. They can wash and dress the body. They…
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There is something meaningful about the stories we carry through life. They shape who we are, where we come from, and how we understand the world. Yet so often, the most important stories are the ones left untold, or only shared in fleeting moments that pass too quickly. Have you ever wished you had asked…
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When someone dies, families may be quietly ushered out of the room. A nurse makes a call. A funeral director arrives. The body is taken away. And yet, for much of human history, families cared for their loved one themselves. They washed them, sat with them, dressed them. Cried. Prayed. Told stories. Said goodbye in…
Buy NowThe Difference Between End-of-Life Doulas and Palliative Care
In Victoria and across Australia, more families are asking deeper questions about how they want to live at the end of life. Two terms often come up in that conversation: palliative care and end-of-life doulas. They are not the same thing and they are not competitors. When used well, they work beautifully together. As both…
Buy NowCommon Legal Mistakes People Make After a Death in Victoria
When someone dies, families are suddenly required to make legal, financial and administrative decisions at a time when they are least equipped to do so. In Victoria, there are clear legal processes that must be followed. Unfortunately, many people make avoidable mistakes simply because they do not know the rules. Here are the most common legal missteps I…
Buy NowDo Young Adults Need End-of-Life Plans?
When people hear “end-of-life planning,” they usually picture someone in their 70s or 80s, not someone in their 20s. But here’s the honest truth: once you turn 18 in Australia, you are legally responsible for your own medical and financial decisions. That means if something unexpected happens, no one automatically has the right to make…
Buy NowCommon Mistakes in Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is one of the most loving things a person can do. It gives clarity, reduces stress, and protects families from guessing in moments of crisis. And yet, many plans fail when they are needed most not because people do not care, but because they misunderstand what advance care planning actually requires. Here…
Buy NowWhy “Why Me?” Can Hold You Back After a Terminal Diagnosis
A terminal diagnosis has a way of stopping life in its tracks. Time feels different. The future collapses inward. And for many people, one question rises almost immediately and with great force: “Why me?” It is a deeply human question. It makes sense. When something feels so unfair, so shocking, so life-altering, the mind reaches…
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