My Journey to This Work
I have always been the person in my family who naturally steps up to help when someone is nearing the end of their life. For years, I was the go-to support for family and friends facing these challenges, but it was my father’s passing in 2015 that profoundly shifted my perspective and planted the seed for a new calling.
Years later, after my husband and I sold our construction business in 2023, I took time to reflect. A family member asked me what I would do if money were no object, and my answer surprised us both: “I would work in hospice, but I am not a nurse.” The idea seemed impossible until a friend suggested I look into becoming a Death Doula. That suggestion was a spark that lit the path for my journey.
I dove into researching training programs and became a certified Doulagivers End of Life Doula. In April 2024, I opened my practice here in Albuquerque to serve our community and the State of New Mexico. It is my honor to offer a gentle, guiding presence to families during this sacred time.
My Approach & Philosophy
As a Certified Death Doula, I believe life’s final chapter is a sacred journey and one of life’s greatest mysteries.
My purpose is to be a compassionate companion who bears witness to your family’s experience, helping to ensure a transition of peace and dignity.
I am honored to offer this gentle, non-medical support to the Albuquerque metro area and the State of New Mexico.
My Role as Your Doula
As a Death Doula and End-of-Life Planning Professional, my role is to offer holistic, non-medical support for the entire family. I am here to help you navigate this journey with gentleness and respect.
My approach often begins with gentle guidance, helping you articulate your wishes for the future to bring a sense of peace and intention to the path ahead. This can include creating meaningful legacy projects, which provide a beautiful way to honor a life lived and keep your loved one’s stories and presence alive for years to come.
In the final chapter, my most sacred role is to be a steady presence through the vigil. I offer continuous companionship, ensuring that in the quiet hours, your loved one is held in a space of peace and is never alone.
Guidance for the Journey
The world can feel irrevocably changed after a profound loss. These writings are here to offer a gentle hand, providing comfort and understanding for the path ahead.
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The Generation That Prepared for Everything but This
Millennials built the language of grief. A death doula holds them when that language proves insufficient for the weight of…
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Showing Up for the Parent Who Did Not Always Show Up
An adult child who never stopped showing up for an absent parent carries something to the deathbed that most witnesses…
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A Death Doula Holds What the Divorce Decade Left
The divorce revolution reshaped American family life, and a death doula holds what that history still costs at the deathbed.
Your Story is Welcome Here
You do not have to carry this grief or navigate this journey in isolation. If having a compassionate companion to help you find your footing feels right, I am here to listen.