Unanswered Questions

So you can hear what’s being said without the filter of your own experiences

Sometimes you overthink what is happening, making more of the situation

Don’t ask for explanations

Don’t ask the questions you don’t want to hear the answers too

the ones that might bring distraught to you

Instead increase the comfort of the environment

there are numerous internal and external challenges with transition

This is not the time to chase answers and expect recognition of what you have done or where you are.

For the words that are whispered are often remember and will be place in your head and heart

Discuss the circle of life, the freedom of the journey, use metaphors expressing wholeness

Use repetition, simple words of assurances, perhaps use the number 8 visually to provide comfort

What is going to happen they might ask, draw the infinite circle and let them trace it with the fingertips, grounding them in grace.

If you find this difficult, or need a respite, then a death doula is a resource to assist with the transition.