05/25/2025
Hi All! I just wanted to take a moment to welcome the new followers. Welcome!!!
Death Café Las Vegas is not a "me thing."
Yes, it fills my souls to bring like-minded individuals together to discuss life's most defining moments. Yes, I feed on learning people's stories, thoughts, and beliefs. And yes, I especially love when folks feel safe enough to divulge their deepest fear or grief.
I am also entertained by the dark humor they sometimes bring!
That being said, this is not the reason I created Death Café Las Vegas.
Back in the day (yes, I just said that), folks didn't talk about things like s*x or cancer. I remember my elders whispering the "C" word or that someone's son was gay. It's the same thing now surrounding death. People are afraid to discuss, plan, or question death and dying for many reasons:
- talking about will make it come sooner
- people will think I'm weak for being afraid
- I'll just "tough it out" when the time comes
- my family knows what I want, no need to write it down
- I'm young, I'll think about it later
And more.
I had a wonderful conversation with a dear friend today and she said "What we fear in death is what we fear in life." Facing what we fear about death and dying is a powerful catalyst for living a full, enjoyable life! This is the "Why" behind these cafés.
Please, join the conversation. Bring a friend. Live joyfully.