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Let's Talk About Death
If at any time you would like to talk about the loss of a loved one, call Margaret Wheat at EveryDay Counselling to make an appointment on 0403 728144.
Article 1 - Death is Inevitable
We all are going to die one day. That comes as no surprise does it? What if it is today you go to Heaven or Hell, meet your maker, you kick the bucket, run out of string, push up daisies, or go six feet under?
Are you ready to meet your maker, kick the bucket, flatline, cross over, push up daisies, shuffle off (this mortal coil), buy the farm, sleep with the fishes, frag, go six feet under, be gathered to your ancestors, cark it, RIP…?
The past century has seen death and dying in the industrialised world move from an everyday part of life to being hidden from society. Death has become something that is done in private, with mourning no longer ritualised. This lack of awareness and experience with the dying, the dead, or the bereaved, has resulted in widespread death anxiety. Death is something to fight, to keep at bay, to fear.
But, people still die.
In western society death is something to avoid, it’s unspoken, to be feared and because of this, there is widespread anxiety about death. People don’t grieve openly; they keep it secret, and if it’s known about and unacknowledged for too long, counselling is required. Regardless of how we feel about death, people still die.
Wouldn’t it be good if we could understand and embrace death and grief and be able to talk about our options and see death as a part ofI would like to see an increase in death literacy in our community; and finding a new way to embrace grief. For all of us, an understanding of the processes, the machinations, and our options in death and grieving may just see us live well and die well too. (Jo Thomas, Deathfest)
If you have a fear of death, or dying, make an appointment, come and see me as this is something that can be discussed openly and you may discover that death is really not to be feared. Become comfortable with and embrace it healthily.
I can help you.