Welcome

• When Life Feels Unfair: Hospice, Imposter Syndrome, & Dying Younger

  Lately, one of the most disheartening patterns I’m noticing in hospice care is the number of people dying younger.  It’s not unusual anymore for me to walk into a room where one parent is in their 30s or 40s, and suddenly, their kids’ whole world is shifting. Working with families in this season is both

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• Treating Patients by Day and Googling my Symptoms by Night

  Hi friends- I hope today finds you healthy and happy. If not, you’re in good company. I’m currently fighting off a summer bug that’s had me stuck in bed for several days. Between chugging water and binge-watching my favorite rom-coms, I’ve realized something about myself: I’m a little pathetic when I’m sick. I’ll admit it-

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• The Heart Behind this Space

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• Welcome!

  Welcome to Grace in the Hard Places! I’m a 30-year-old hospice social worker, learning as I go and often wondering if I’m doing it “right”. This little corner of the internet is meant to be a safe space to process the tender, messy, and beautiful parts of this work. My hope is to share my

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