Tonight a friend and co-worker of mine just found out she has advanced stage cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is supposedly one of the most treatable cancers if found early. Recently, I’ve come across too many people who let their fear of death hold them back from addressing health concerns. This is a reminder of how …
Reality Check We’re all dying. That can be unsettling, yet it’s an undeniable truth that we all share. Recently, a dear friend of mine found out she has terminal stage 4 cancer. A lot of people are shocked when they hear such a diagnosis. Faced with such a diagnosis, many grapple with denial or anger, …
What is All Saints Day? November 1st is All Saints Day, which is a day celebrated in most Catholic countries around the world. Though in some countries, the celebrations can go on for more than a day. For example, in the country I grew up in, All Saints Day was the time everyone would visit …
We’re all Dying! “Oh no! Your Uncle/Auntie/Cousin/Sibling has just gotten diagnosed with cancer.” News we never want to hear. Hearing someone we know or love is dying soon, or has died often throws us off our axis for a few hours or days. We get shocked or shook when someone in our town or suddenly …
Suicide prevention month September is Suicide prevention month. While most people are afraid of death, there are also those who feel that death must be attained to achieve freedom from their difficulties and pain. How does facing death help with suicide prevention? Here are some examples: Death through suicide is not a happy or good …