I'm so proud and amazed - happy to be contributing to a better, kinder and more supportive end of life space for all.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#AskAnnetta #gdepau #EndOfLife #DeathDoula #ComCom #DeathLiteracy #community #support #happiness #EOLD
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Interest in supporting the dying without carer burnout continues to grow! My Mallon Model article has been downloaded 5757 (a pleasing symmetry of numbers here) times. Yay!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #GDEP #GDEPAU #AskAnnetta #EOLD #DeathDoula #carer #burnout #EndOfLifeDoula #DeathLiteracy
2 older women sit with their hair in rollers next to old-fashioned hair dryers holding teacups and laughing together. The woman on the left wears overalls and has colourful tattoos and says "I tried a wind phone at my daughter's funeral and feel so much better" Text at the bottom says "The secret I'm glad I shared. Learn more: Meander House Friday 8 August 11am. Deloraine House Monday 11 August 11am." The Dying to Know Day logo is at the bottom centre of the image.
Don't forget the Dying to Know Day events in our neighbourhood over the next week!
This year's topic is grief and wind phones - Friday 8th August 11am at Meander House.
Monday 11th August at Deloraine House, 11am.
See you there!
#GDEPAU #D2KD2025 #D2KD25 #WindPhone #grief #DeathLiteracy
A picture of two older women siting near over-head hair dryers with their hair in curlers. Text reads " I used a wind telephone at a funeral and felt so much better. The secret I'm glad I shared " The Dying to Know Day logo is at the bottom right.
Did you know that wind phones are a great source of comfort and support for those left behind after a death and are a staple of grief culture?
Yup.
Got questions? I'm here to help.
#AskAnnetta #GDEPAU #grief #GriefWhisperer #DeathLiteracy
An aqua background with colourful tubes winding through. Text reads " June 25th is Joy Day! We have one wild, precious life - where does joy live in yours? P.S.: advance planning helps us feel EXTRA joy - try it and see. gdep.com.au #AskAnnetta "
Today is Joy Day!
How do you allow joy to show up in your life? How do you bring joy to others?
What does joy mean to you?
Got questions? I'm here to help
#EOLD #DeathDoula #AskAnnetta #happiness #DeathLiteracy #AdvancePlanning #PeaceOfMind #GDEPAU
We talked about end of life doulas, advance planning, grief, inclusive death care, and why a pet's death can be just as devastating as a human's.
What are your weekend plans??!
#GDEPAU #AskAnnetta #GriefWhisperer #CriticalInfo
A grinning woman with white curly hair and a rainbow unicorn Oodies stands next to glass sliding doors reflecting green paddocks. To be honest, her makeup looks fabulous.
I had the BEST time recording with @catherine_ashton_critical of Critical Info this morning! (Not in an Oodie but Remy needed a walk)
#AskAnnetta #GDEPAU #DeathLiteracy #EOLD #DeathDoula #GriefWhisperer #grief #podcast
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The world is unsettled right now, and one of the things my clients and I keep coming back to is how advance planning can help with some feelings of uncertainty.
The more we plan the easier it is for the people we love who support us at end of life and into death.
#GDEPAU
#AskAnnetta
#DeathLiteracy
A picture of a smiling piggy bank and text " Did you know you can open a bank account just for your funeral? Clever piggy bank! #AskAnnetta gdep.com.au "
A whiteboard with blue writing underlined in black. " VAD, grief, will, funerals, Enduring PoA, Enduring Guardian, advance care directive "
Today and tomorrow I'm giving free information talks about grief and advance planning at my local Neighbourhood Houses. The topics range from pre-need planning through to after-death body care and ritual.
What are you doing for your death literacy today?
#AskAnnetta #GDEPAU #EndOfLife #EOLD #event
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You can listen to me on Life's Booming with James Valentine!
- YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQr2...
- Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...
- Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5JHH...
And seniors.com.au/podcast
#GDEPAU #AskAnnetta #funerals #EOLD #DeathDoula #DeathLiteracy
When I talk about working with complex, historical, disenfranchised griefs most people think it's intensely personal.
In all honesty, yes - it absolutely always is. And often layering and intersecting the personal are the macro levels of grief.
#GriefWhisperer
#AskAnnetta
#GDEPAU
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Happy Pride Month! Wishing all who celebrate a safe and glamorous time.
GDEP is always a safe and supportive ally space for the LGBTIQA+ community.
#GDEPAU #EOLD #AskAnnetta #pride #PrideMonth2025🌈 #inclusion #diversity #care #love #joy
Death Literacy is essential for a good quality of life for every stage of life, including our end of life and dying. *
Got questions? I'm an end of life doula and I'm here to help.
#GDEPAU
#AskAnnetta
#EOLD
#GriefWhisperer
*Dying for Sex is streaming on Disney
www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...
Main Character Energy and how not to be a dick: anticipatory grief
#AskAnnetta #DontBeADick #MainCharacterEnergy #MCE #grief #GDEPAU #AdvancePlanning #EOLD #DeathLiteracy #GriefWhisperer
Use your Main Character Energy for good! Grief, wedding rings and how not to be a dick. #GDEPAU #EOLD #AskAnnetta #grief #ItsPersonal
Main Character Energy how not to, part 2 of the day my mother d!ed #GDEPAU #grief #MCE #MainCharacterEnergy #DontBeADick #EOL #EOLD #ProTip #GriefWhisperer
The things that happened when my mum died and I had to deal with Main Character Energy
#GDEPAU #AskAnnetta #GriefWhisperer #grief #MCE #MainCharacterEnergy #DeathLiteracy #EOLD
Main Character Energy and how not to be a dick!
I received so many comments and stories from my post on MCE and how not to do it when someone is grieving that this is now a series.
#GDEPAU #AskAnnetta #GriefWhisperer #grief #DontBeADick #MCE #MainCharacterEnergy
I've had a number of stories and comments come to me as a result of my recent video on Main Character Energy and grief.
I'm doing a series on this theme starting today, so stay tuned!
#GDEPAU
#AskAnnetta
#GriefWhisperer
Yay! More death literacy research!
journals.sagepub.com/eprint/UGHN3...
#EOLD #GDEPAU #AskAnnetta #EndOfLife #GoodStuff
A golden line of sunset light across distant mountains. The darkened foreground has trees, a dam reflecting the fading light, and dog toys on the grass.
A perfect, gently foggy evening for death literacy discussions.
How are you spending your hump day night?
#GDEPAU #AskAnnetta #EndOfLife #AdvancePlanning
Good morning Bluesky! For your listening pleasure this week I offer Life's Booming podcast with James Valentine where I talk changing attitudes to death and funerals. #GDEPAU #AskAnnetta
open.spotify.com/episode/5JHH...
Your daily reminder that sometimes grief can be sneaky and come up quietly when you aren't looking.
It's ok to be sad, to cry, to pause and feel your feelings. There's no time limit to grief, you are normal. Be kind to yourself 🫂
#GriefWhisperer
#GDEPAU
#AskAnnetta
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Did you know that feelings of isolation in grief are normal and common? Grief is a tricksy beast!
Got questions? I'm here to help.
#GDEPau
#AskAnnetta
#GriefWhisperer
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We are all unique in our personalities, lives, and self-expression - this should be the same when we are at end of life. Got questions about respectful and inclusive support for end of life, including VAD? I'm here to help and here for you.
#AskAnnetta
#GDEPAU
#respect #inclusion #diversity
#EOLD
A black puppy with a red collar stands on a verandah in morning sunlight investigating pink carpet roses with his taste buds. Text says " #RemySays stop & eat the roses! "
Good morning from Tasmania!
In life, and advance planning, sometimes looking is not enough - we need to chomp our way through life's experiences. Wishing you all exuberance and tastiness!
Got questions? I'm here to help.
#RescueRemy
#AskAnnetta
#RemySays
#GDEPAU
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Having the important conversations is an everyday occurrence for me - how about you? Do you want a special kind of funeral, or to know the truth about VAD with no embellishments? Got questions about grief or need support? I'm here to help.
#AskAnnetta
#GDEPAU
#EndOfLife
#EOLD
#DeathLiteracy
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Thinking about funeral planning? You can make everything personal and meaningful without excessive costs - including flowers.
A significant amount of money is often tied to "floral tributes", but DIY may be a better choice.
Got questions? I'm here to help.
#AskAnnetta
#GDEPAU
#AdvancePlanning