Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area

04/11/2026

When Cassidy died, we were surrounded by people in the hospital. In those unimaginable hours, you remember nothing, and everything, at the same time. A compassionate nurse, Joyce Vigue Morrissette (holding a beautiful photo of herself at age 19) shares what it’s like to care for families in the worst moments of their lives — and what caregivers carry long after they leave the room. Thank you Joyce, for shining a light on all who stand with us in the sacred space of child loss grief. You are a treasure. "Caregivers Grieve Too" drops today wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Share and Shine! 💙🔅

04/10/2026

(And gone can mean a lot of things . . . ). These internet holidays like “sibling day” sure can creep up and bring all the feelings when you least expect it. Thinking of anyone grieving a sibling today. 💔

04/10/2026

Today is National Siblings Day. While it’s a time to recognize sibling relationships, it can be especially difficult for children who are grieving the death of a sibling. An estimated 963,000 children will experience the death of a sibling before adulthood (Judi’s House, 2025). The NACG recognizes this reality and extends our support to those missing a sibling today.
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If you are in need of additional support, please visit the NACG website at nacg.org to connect with local grief programs and access our library of grief resources.

04/09/2026

Grief is the last act of love we can give to those who are gone. When grief feels “too much,” it is not a sign that you are stuck or failing to move forward. It is evidence of just how deeply you loved and how deeply you still love them. Nothing is wrong with you for feeling this intensely. You are a griever holding a love that no longer has a physical place to go, so it lives inside you instead.

04/08/2026

Gary Sturgis
Author: ‘SURVIVING GRIEF - 365 Days A Year’

04/07/2026

Timing matters more than people think.

04/06/2026

A faithful podcast listener was moved to contact us about a very important topic. When caregivers grieve beside bereaved families. This conversation honors every person who stands in the sacred space of child loss — and every family who has lived it. Tune in April 11th for the wisdom and compassion of retired nurse and this month's Holding the Light guest Joyce Vigue-Morrissette.

04/06/2026

Some days, it feels like the hardest thing you’ve ever done.

Not loud. Not visible. Just a quiet, constant choosing to keep going—while carrying a weight no one else can see.

If today is one of those days…
this is your reminder:

you’re still here,
and that matters more than you know.

Grief doesn’t make you weak.
It means you’re still loving someone who’s no longer within reach.

And somehow, through all of it—
you keep choosing to stay. 🖤

04/03/2026

Are you supporting a child through grief? Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area has children's grief resources, support, and a lending library. There is also programming throughout the year to support children navigating grief including group support through Hope's Place for Grieving Children groups and Camp Ray of Hope. Learn more on our website:

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area offers free Non-medical support during end of life care, grief support for loss via illness or unexpectedly, community education regarding death and grieving and private pay Personal Support Services.

04/02/2026

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is so grateful to have been selected to participate in the Waterville Area Women's Club's 100 Women Who Give Fundraiser as a featured nonprofit!

Join Waterville Area Women’s Club on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, for the third annual 100 Women Who Give event, and learn about the important work and missions of three local Maine nonprofits: Hardy …