Healing Through the End of Life
            Leslie Bryan, End of Life Doula, Shamanic Healing Practitioner
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Before and After My Father:  Newsletter to Blog

5/4/2018

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Greetings!

A few years ago I took a break from writing my newsletter in order to care for my Father through his final illness and death.  It was one of the most amazingly wonderful and painful experiences.  A gift I will always treasure.
 
I am certain the stories of my final adventure with my Father will come out in these pages, a bit at a time.  But for now I am happy to reconnect with you and with my love for writing these pages.

I am exploring a new format, this blog instead of my newsletter.  And I will skip the tight deadlines that I maintained for the newsletter and write in my own time.

My life is definitely marked by before and after my Father's death.  After his death I needed a long time to rest. I actually had to go away to learn how to sleep again. (I highly recommend Aruba.)  Then there was the grieving process which was complicated by the mountains of paper work to settle his estate (thank goodness for wonderful lawyers and bankers); my Mother's need to clear out his closet (which broke my heart); and adjusting to a new world that did not include my Father (which felt very tilted).  
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The Spa in Aruba where I learned to relax and connect to my body again. It was a life saver.
I also had to figure out how to take care of me,  what to do to feed my soul.  What do I love to do?  What makes my heart sing?  It didn't take me long to find those things -- ice dancing with Charles and playing the piano.   The joy of both of these now fill my life.  
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Charles and I in Sun Valley, Idaho August 2017

Before I go, I want to share an old photo of my Father and me that makes me smile.


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Thanks Pop!
9 Comments
Chetna link
5/4/2018 12:45:39 pm

Dear Leslie, I am deeply touched by your sharing about your process with your dad's dying. I love the photo. I look forward to reading your blog as and when it appears. Thank you for opening and sharing; there is so much we all can gain from your journey. Thank you. Blessings and love to you and your family. Love Chetna

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Leslie Bryan
5/10/2018 12:50:49 am

Thanks Chetna! Lovely to heat from you. ❤️

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Anne Morgan
5/4/2018 08:40:46 pm

Leslie! Lovely to read your words and deeply moved by your commitment to your father. I hope you rest deeply and dance from your heart!! Much Love, Anne

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Leslie Bryan
5/10/2018 12:52:26 am

Hello Anne! It is wonderful to hear from you. ❤️

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tim
5/5/2018 02:32:34 pm

I keep thinking back to the healing session you performed on me back in, I think it was, 2014. NYC. I forgot to leave my shoes at the door. Remember? In any event, thank you!
I'd like another round, please.

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Leslie Bryan
5/10/2018 12:56:03 am

Thsnks for remembering Tim! One of the big chages that happened for me after my Father’s death was a shift in the focus of my healing practice. Now i work with patients who are dealing with life threatening illness or are at the end of life and thier families.

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Winston
5/23/2018 07:17:42 am

Hi Leslie, it is so wonderful to hear from you again. Blessings always!

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Mano Maniam
6/29/2018 06:44:38 am

Leslie, my dear, love and blessings,
You are so remarkable! Hang on there, old friend.
May the force b with you!

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Carey link
8/15/2018 12:14:41 am

I was referred by Michelle Lessirard
And I’m struck by your writing
And the alignment I feel was what
You share! Looking forward to connecting !

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    ​Healing Through the End of Life grew out of my belief that the end-of-life is a sacred time that one should pass through with grace and dignity. ​ I bring comfort, care, and compassion to people who are in transition, especially at the end-of-life, so they may be in peace.

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