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End of Life care isn't about curing death - it's about providing the highest quality of daily life for a patient and their family. -Suzanne B. O'Brien

"Being left to die alone in an institution of some kind isn’t what I would want for myself & it’s not what I would want for anyone else – especially those I love. The time is now to take action so every person can experience a dignified death." - Suzanne B. O'Brien RN

"They say death and taxes are the only things guaranteed in life. But people don't pay their taxes. So I'm saying death is the only one that's for sure." Suzanne B. O'Brien

Doulagivers is a new, innovative movement that can help lessen so much suffering and create beautiful outcomes for people – but only if we have the empathetic, caring, and heart-centered individuals come forward to fill this important role.

I am a forever learner and want to know what is YOUR favorite book on death, loss, or grieving so that I can also continue to support you all better?

Today is World Cancer Day. Whether you are a survivor, currently going through it, know someone who has, or have lost someone to cancer, most - if not all - of us have been touched in some meaningful way by cancer. Sending anyone who needs it so much love today.

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"Awareness at End of Life is our Greatest Teacher". -Suzanne B. O'Brien RN

Which is harder: Forgiving yourself? Or forgiving others?

This is the LAST FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training before the Doulagivers Spring 2023 Live Semester starts!

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Join me LIVE tonight for part 7 of Doulagivers® The FREE Good Death Seminar Series over Zoom to learn how to have conversations with family about end of life. It truly does provide peace of mind. Register here: thegooddeathbook.com/the-good-death…

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