What Happens When the Professionals Go Home: The Human Side of End-of-Life Care

Most end-of-life care happens away from hospitals, in the quiet spaces of everyday life. When medical appointments end and professionals go home, families are often left navigating the emotional and practical realities of dying. This article explores the role of End-of-Life Doulas and the continuity of support that can guide individuals and families from diagnosis through to death and beyond.

Ritual, Presence and the Lessons of Bali

Rituals in Everyday Life Walking through Bali, I am struck by the rhythm of daily ritual. At almost every doorway, small woven baskets filled with flowers, rice and incense are laid out with care. The air carries the fragrance of frangipani and sandalwood, drifting into the streets. Temples overflow with colour, movement and sound –ContinueContinue reading “Ritual, Presence and the Lessons of Bali”