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Grace in the Hard Places
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Daily Bread in the Wilderness: Encouragement for Caregivers
Caregiving has a way of pulling us into a wilderness season- a place where routines shift, days blur, emotions stretch thin, and ordinary tasks require extraordinary strength (and…
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When Social Work Humor Gets Dark
The other day, while training a new hire, I cracked a joke. Nothing outrageous- at least not by seasoned social work standards- but when I looked up, I…
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Eating and Drinking at End of Life: What Families Should Know
One of the most common concerns I hear from families is this: “Are we starving our loved one?” It’s a deeply human worry. Food has long been a…
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Sorting Through Boxes and Memories: Moving as a Metaphor for Hospice
I’m in the middle of moving right now. Which means I’m surrounded by boxes, stacks of “keep” and “donate”, and way too many moments of wondering, “why on…
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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…
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Refilling my Cup: Normalizing Compassion Fatigue and Rediscovering Self-Care
Compassion fatigue is real- but it doesn’t mean you’re bad at your job. Hospice social worker reflects on normalizing compassion fatigue and shares simple, grounding self care practices…
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