Bereavement and Loss
Most of us will experience bereavement at some point in our lives; however, this doesn’t mean we all react in the same way. Responses such as crying constantly, feeling angry, experiencing physical pain or numbness, or feeling nothing at all are normal ways of navigating loss.
You may not be able to grieve at the time of your loss, and it’s not uncommon for unresolved feelings to emerge later, often triggered by another loss or life event. Grief is a journey without a time limit and is unique for each individual. The pain of grief can reflect how deeply we have loved and the loss of that connection, or the complexity of a difficult relationship we once had.
End of Life
Death is a topic that understandably, many of us find difficult to talk about. That said, when we don’t have open conversations about death and dying it can increase feelings of anxiety and loneliness.
We will all experience death; our own, and that of people we love very dearly. We will also likely live through the deaths of people with whom we have complicated relationships, we may not know how to feel, let alone how to grieve. Perhaps you are transitioning into the end of life yourself and shielding your family or friends from the depth of your experience.
Rose and Sage is a safe space for you to show up, exactly as you are. You can unravel, unpack, and express all the different ways you feel without censoring or restricting yourself.
Death and Dying
When approaching the end of your life, it's common to want to protect loved ones as they navigate their own anticipatory grief. You may feel the need for an objective space to discuss your concerns and fears, or to perhaps to reflect on the joy you've experienced throughout your life. Whether you wish to explore the present moment or revisit past events, I hold space for you to openly share your experiences.
At the end of life, we still have the capacity for dynamic reflections and can hold space for parts of ourselves that we may have never fully embraced until now.
Birth and death mark the transitions into and out of life as we know it. Just as we can prepare for a good birth, we can also prepare for a good death. Dying is a rite of passage, an inevitable and sacred part of being human. Let's honour your life, in all its rich complexity, together.