Conscious dying in a death-phobic society
As a society our reluctance to confront death and dying leads to an unconscious phobia about discussing the things that can bring comfort when the end comes.
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Being a woman in her 50s should be about being accepted, not brave.
This blog is a response to an article in the Sunday Star Times that I was interviewed for about menopause and ageing. To be honest the responses from others in the article both shocked and saddened...
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Let's talk about intimacy and vaginal dryness
Even the happiest and healthiest of relationships can become impacted by the pain that vaginal dryness causes, so here are some tips to help with this common, yet seemingly 'taboo' problem.
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Menopause, both confounding and liberating
Defining menopause changes as symptoms makes it sound like an illness, when really it is a natural and significant life transition that can lead to a greater sense of empowerment and liberation.
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What happens when the doctor calls... and you don't have a plan
Do you know what a loved one will want if they suddenly get really sick?
When my mother was told she had six months to live we talked about what she wanted in terms of treatment. In the event that ...
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