HELP: My wife is gravely ill – dying – and I’m sad all the time.
I’m sorry for your loss. I say loss even though your wife is still very much alive. While the literature refers to this period as...
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marieanik
- Jun 26
- 4 min
Don’t let illness or death ruin your relationships.
Familial relationships can be challenging at the best of times — then add an illness or death.
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marieanik
- Aug 9, 2023
- 2 min
Help: I don't want to die alone.
In life's journey, one of our greatest fears often revolves around the idea of dying alone. It's a natural human instinct to seek...
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marieanik
- Jul 26, 2023
- 3 min
HELP: I’m worried that I will be forgotten.
The fear of being forgotten is a profound emotion that lingers in the hearts of many. Whether you are without immediate family or not,...
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marieanik
- Jul 20, 2023
- 3 min
HELP: I’m sad, as I age seems like my life keeps getting smaller.
You are not alone in feeling this way. As we journey through life, there are moments when it can feel overwhelming. Perhaps it's the need...
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marieanik
- Jul 10, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: It feels weird just sitting here, waiting for my dad to die.
Sitting by a dying person's bedside can evoke a mix of sadness and strangeness. You've already worked with the care team to ensure your...
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marieanik
- Jul 4, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: I'm feeling overwhelmed taking care of my parents while my siblings do nothing.
It can be really tough when you're the one carrying all the responsibility for your parents' care, while your siblings seem to be MIA....
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marieanik
- Jun 27, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: My sister is dying, I want to see her but she doesn’t want to see anyone, including me.
It can be challenging when a loved one has a short time to live, and they do not wish to see anyone, including you. Dying can feel like...
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marieanik
- Jun 27, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: I took care of my husband at home; he is now in a residence, and I feel lost.
I offer my condolences for the loss you are experiencing. While the phrase "I'm sorry for your loss" is most commonly associated with the...
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marieanik
- Jun 15, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: I feel like my life is spinning out of control ever since I received my diagnosis.
Receiving a serious illness diagnosis can be an overwhelming and emotional experience, often leaving you feeling like your life is...
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marieanik
- Jun 9, 2023
- 2 min
Help: I'm scarred of dying and I'm not even sick!
Death is an inevitable fact of life, yet still one of the most challenging topics to discuss. It is understandable to feel scared of...
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marieanik
- Jun 2, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: My sister has a terminal illness, not sure what to do? Could an end-of-life doula help?
I’m sorry that your sister will be dying sooner than anyone hoped. The short answer to your question is yes, working with an end-of-life...
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marieanik
- May 22, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: I’m angry, I was referred to the palliative team, and I haven’t even started my treatments!
No, your health care team is not giving up on you. On the contrary, you are being referred to services proven by research to be most...
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marieanik
- May 22, 2023
- 1 min
HELP: My oncologist told me to prepare for the worst and hope for the best, what does that mean?
What your doctor is trying to tell you is that your life will never be the same again. Moving forward, you will see your life in two...
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marieanik
- May 10, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: My mother died four days ago, and I haven’t cried, is that ok?
It’s ok. You likely heard the expression, everyone grieves differently. It’s true and here are just some of the reasons why. If you think...
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marieanik
- May 3, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: My brother bosses my elderly mother. I feel stuck in the middle.
It’s understandable that you are feeling stuck in the middle. You may feel the need to protect your mother, or your mother is asking you...
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marieanik
- Apr 25, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: I'm exhausted, I've been my partner's full-time caregiver for two years.
Your exhaustion is perfectly understandable and caused by a combination of demands: physical (e.g., lifting partner, toileting, household...
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marieanik
- Apr 21, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: My kids are so different; I just know they will argue over what’s best for me!
The good news is that you have children that care about you! Unfortunately, family disagreements are typically exacerbated in stressful...
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marieanik
- Apr 21, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: My wife is refusing to acknowledge or discuss the fact that my time is limited?
This situation is more common than you think; one person in a couple wishes to discuss the anticipated death and the other person needs...
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marieanik
- Apr 21, 2023
- 2 min
HELP: I’m anxious about dad being on his own, he is refusing to move to a retirement home.
As children, we worry about the well-being and safety of our parents. We worry about falls, unhealthy diets, financial scams, and so much...
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