Message from a Doula
Discussing death is often viewed as taboo. Some believe it's superstitious to speak about death & dying, if we do, it will encroach upon us sooner. My grandmother always used this saying, "si dios quiere." This translates to, "if God wills it." I never understood how powerful this saying was, until adulthood, when my "Mami Vieja" went with God.
The reality is; death is the most certain life event we will experience in our lifetime. It pains us to imagine losing someone we love. To feel the grief of losing someone that has a special place in your heart, and a crucial role to your life. Sometimes the fear and guilt of continuing our existence without our loved ones feels unbearable.
Supporting someone who is terminally ill and journeying through their end of life is no easy feat. It takes courage, resilience, and most importantly, a community's love and support. I write this for no other reason but to validate your experiences of loss and love. It's okay to cry, feel overwhelmed and tired. It's okay to feel like you are doing everything you physically can, while your mind tells you otherwise. I am here to support you, to direct your grief and turn it into something memorable. I am here to provide all encompassing support to you, your family, your loved ones, and walk the end-of-life journey with you; beside you.
Only love & no fuss- Yaritza
Why Doula??
I'm the baby out of 7 children, making me the stifled voice amongst raucous gatherings. Growing up in Western New York provided me with an abundance of snowy days, allowing me to appreciate the beautiful summers filled with family camping trips to the Adirondacks, hiking, fishing, and lots of play. It instilled the importance of a quiet mind and community. I'm grateful to have gained beautiful memories, the connection to nature, and the connection to people that would serve me in adulthood. Growing up in such a large family I was exposed to death, & grief. My mother was the only nurse in the family; she would oftentimes care for terminally ill family members and friends. Whether it was giving an uncle his last proper shave, or helping bathe loved ones, I would see my mom's care and love pour out with every single person. I was awestruck and enamored with my mother's love for everyone, which she still displays today. I am honored to have experienced this at such a young age; it made me appreciate every person's journey, belief system, & life story. Feeling with a compassionate heart, and supporting through the healing light of love, angels, guides & ancestors, I decided to follow my mother's path and be the voice for the terminally ill, the lonely, the non-verbal and bring comfort in their final moments of life.
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