I grew up in south Texas and remained to raised my twin boys following the death of their father, to surrounded them with family as they were not yet 2-years old.
Later I found comfort in volunteering in the oncology department of our local children’s hospital. A few months later I trained for a year to become an Interfaith Hospital Lay Chaplain through a CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) Program.
As my life evolved and I again felt a nudging, I began a Grief & Bereavement Coaching practice. My focus was the sorrow that accompanies the loss of a loved one, human or companion animal.
That led me to the discovery of INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association), an organization at the forefront of the end-of-life movement. After almost two years of training I become a Certified End-of-Life Doula and added this to my practice, Together Forward. I am now also a Certified Grief Educator through David Kessler.
I am a bereaved daughter, sister, and widow.
It matters not to me one’s faith, if any, one’s sexual preference, or color of one’s skin. What is important to me is serving beside anyone who wishes to be curious. It doesn’t matter if you have been given a live-changing diagnosis or simply wish to be prepared.
