Changing Tides Death Doula Services

22/12/2024

Christmas is a time of joy, love, and togetherness—but for many, it can also be a time of heartache and longing.

To those who are missing someone special this year, whether they’re far away, estranged, or no longer with us, we see you. The Christmas period can be heavy when your heart aches for someone who isn’t here.

It’s okay to feel the way you do, to cry, to reminisce, or to simply sit with the silence. Grief and love are intertwined, and your feelings are valid. There is no right and there is no wrong way to feel.

If this Christmas feels different for you, know that you’re not alone. Lean on the moments of kindness, the memories, the opportunity to love yourself deeper, and the small joys that still find their way to your heart.

From our heart to yours, we’re wishing you peace, comfort, and the reminder that it is okay to let yourself feel the shadows too.

You are loved. You are enough. Always. ❤️

08/11/2024

When even one person is missing the entire world seems empty.

07/11/2024

The way of the future ❤️❤️

Cashed-up baby boomers are thumbing their noses at tradition and ending their lives on their own terms, pre-planning their deaths by engaging death doulas, visiting death cafes and even opting for burial without a coffin.

20/10/2024

⭐️ The Stars Called You Home ⭐️
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31/08/2024

You are brave 💕

20/08/2024

It’s really okay to not be okay…for as long as needed ❤️ Just love yourself during this time ❤️

This. Is. Beautiful.
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10/07/2024

What does grief demand of you? ❤️

06/07/2024

Words matter 💜

💙 Words 💙

Instead of saying, "I know what it feels like", let's say "I cannot imagine your heartbreak".

Instead of saying, "You're strong, you'll get through this, let's say " You'll hurt, and I'll be here.

Instead of saying, "You look like you're doing well, Let's say, "How are you holding up today?"

Instead of saying, "Healing takes time", let's say "Healing has no timeline".

Instead of saying, "Everything happens for a reason, let's say "This must feel so terribly senseless right now".

And when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some. Love speaks in silences too.

By Ullie-Kaye.

Painting by Catrin Wells-Stein

30/06/2024

Death & Grief in all its shapes and forms is a dare to love again. Through all the pain, can you love deeper? Love for yourself and for humanity 🤍

29/06/2024

This is an excellent podcast for supporting & navigating grief 🤍

‎Health & Fitness · 2024

28/06/2024

In my experience, grief never truly leaves. It comes in waves 🤍

It hits you like a wave.

28/06/2024

Breathe and rest ❤️

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths - Etty Hillesum

20/06/2024

People from all walks of life are making careers out of death.

18/06/2024

Making a difference 💕

https://web.facebook.com/share/3R3fJmBizhwXTtHX/

After losing her son to su***de six years ago, Kate Slatter thought she knew how to handle complex grief. But it was after the sudden death of another close family member that she found herself overwhelmed and in need of an end-of-life expert carer.

18/06/2024

It really is 💔❤️❤️‍🩹

I often share this quote with my clients.

The hard part of death (the catastrophe) just happens.

The blessing is something we have to make.

When we meet a death with the intention to bring healing and beauty to it, the blessings we find can be profound. The blessings don't cancel out the catastrophe, but they make it easier to live with.

17/06/2024

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-29/doula-death-palliative-care-newcastle-hunter-valley-end-of-life/103900754

After losing her son to su***de six years ago, Kate Slatter thought she knew how to handle complex grief. But it was after the sudden death of another close family member that she found herself overwhelmed and in need of an end-of-life expert carer.

17/06/2024

Hi, my name is Jenny. Chris and I trained as Death Doulas in September 2023. We both have a passion for supporting our fellow humans through the death and grief process.

My interest in death began as a young child. I recall feeling very curious when I saw my great grandmother passed away. I viewed her body in an open-casket, and I didn’t feel afraid, just an overwhelming sense of curiosity, and of course the intense feelings that grief brings to this life.

Time went on, and more deaths were experienced. In 2018 my hero, my Dad passed away. This experience changed my life. I knew from this moment on that I wanted to support and care for people through the death process.

My Dad’s death taught me that people can die well. What did this look like? It’s a meaningful, organic experience when there is a mix of support and love, holding space for the dying, having authentic open conversations, really hearing the person in their death journey, and of course humour. These are just some of the ways which contributed to my Dad dying well.

Looking back now, being curious about death is a beautiful way to contemplate death.

~ What does death mean to you?

~ How can contemplating death inspire us to live a present and more meaningful life?

~ Are you curious about death?

~ What is your experience with death?

Honoured and curious to hear your experiences with death ❤️

Jenny

My son intuitively taking care of my Dad during the death process 💕