The Doula Advocate

15/02/2026

Light only fades when your heart denies the truth of love
In all it's glory know the love of memories made last for infinity not just that moment in time ♡♡♡♡ thinking of you often Nanna ♡♡♡♡

13/02/2026

Interesting ideas, minimising cost and ecological impact. Also personal choice ~

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GFreEH34L/

03/02/2026

It's in the quiet moment's before the day takes a grip upon my being, I think of you.
I think of your smile, your love but mostly your loving heart.
You loved harder than most, forgave when needed and never discouraged validation in other's.
Know that your passing from here to there only intensified my lesson's learnt, from one who placed forgiveness over ego and love before hate. Always grateful 🖤 thankyou Dad

01/02/2026

💜

Most people fear dying alone, but it’s a growing reality for Australians.

31/01/2026

Having experienced both of these transitions, another reason why we need to talk about our wishes and complete an Advance Care plan.
Explore Choice with Dignity for you or your person 💜

29/01/2026

💜

29/01/2026

Gabby gives the most beautiful reflections here💜

When I sit at the bedside of someone who is about to die, I often become the receiver of their life story, a quiet witness to their reflections, memories, and truths. Most of the time, I hear about love, family, friendships, and laughter, the moments that made life rich and meaningful. But often, woven between those memories, are whispers of regret. Not the kind about missed vacations or unfulfilled dreams, but the deeper kind, wishing they had spent more time with the people they love, or that they had let go of anger, pride, and disappointment sooner. It’s remarkable how quickly we can walk away from those we love when we feel hurt or misunderstood, yet when we reach the end, it’s the broken connections and unresolved emotions that weigh heaviest.

There are people in my own life whom I have chosen to step away from. I’ve sat with that decision and realized that peace doesn’t always mean reconciliation, sometimes, it’s acceptance. I can wish them well, be grateful for the time we shared, and still honor the space that now exists between us. Making peace with that means I don’t carry the burden of regret when my own time comes.

So, how do we live without regret? I think it comes down to this: we can either do the hard work to mend what’s been broken, meeting each other where we are with compassion and grace, or we can release what no longer fits, but still choose forgiveness and peace. Either way, we free ourselves. Because one day, when we look back, the question that will matter most isn’t “Was I right?” but “Did I love well and without regret?”

xo
Gabby

You can find this blog here:
https://www.thehospiceheart.net/post/what-we-take-with-us-when-we-die

25/01/2026

💜

Australia's #1 end-of-life services website. Write your Will for free, compare funeral directors, or apply for probate.

25/01/2026

Tonight I had the honour of seeing a truely remarkable woman recieve well deserved appreciation and respect!
"Lou"Louise was recognised by her Shire constituents as a Nominee in this year's Australia Day Citizen Awards.
Lou is a tireless advocate for many people and wears many hat's within community service in Sunraysia and beyond.
Louise Theodore along with Jennie Barnes Celebrant have been instrumental in the formation of our newly formed "Far Nth West End of Life Collective ".Wonderful women raising other women up to achieve change!
Huge Congratulations Lou! 💜

24/01/2026

💜 these beautiful ladies just get it, how death & grief needs to be. Moving through it at YOUR own pace, no rushing nor timeframes. Just you and your gorgeous person to consider ~

Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. It doesn’t always look like sadness, or stillness, or tears.

Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s loud. Sometimes it’s numbness, anger, exhaustion, or moments of laughter in the middle of it all.

However it’s showing up for you, please know:
🌿You’re not doing it wrong.
🌿You’re not alone.

At Natural Grace, we honour the full range of what grief can be...messy, beautiful, confusing, sacred. We hold space for it all, without judgment or rush.

Take your time. Feel what you feel. We’re here with you.

19/01/2026

Fantastic send off for a well respected leader.
This is what a service after death can be, original, personal and safe.
CHOICE always 🙌