I'm the founder of This Beloved Life, where I provide compassionate support, advocacy, and education in end-of-life care that is centered around what matters most to you.
Many of the people I meet initially perceive death as the opposite of life—something daunting ahead, or something they are simply waiting to face.
I see it differently.
Death is a chapter of life, and that chapter deserves meaning, connection, comfort, laughter, beauty, and joy.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified End-of-Life Doula based in Colorado Springs, a community I have cherished since 1985, I have dedicated my life to this important work. I am also a proud mother of eight and a grandmother to two wonderful children.
My journey toward this mission began long before This Beloved Life was born.
In my teens, I witnessed the profound effects of Alzheimer's disease on my great-grandmother’s final chapter. I later faced the losses of my aunt and uncle to cancer while concurrently observing my father’s dedication to end-of-life care as a hospice volunteer.
My understanding of what follows death became intensely personal when my mother passed away suddenly from a heart attack at just 63.
Then, in 2024, my perspective on grief and loss altered forever with the untimely death of my 26-year-old son.
I have also supported my brother-in-law during his fight against stage IV pancreatic cancer and have walked alongside numerous clients living with terminal illness, advanced age, and the harsh realization that they can no longer do everything they once enjoyed.
These experiences have taught me that there is no single right way to approach end-of-life care.
Some people crave conversation, while others prefer silence. Some want the warmth of family support, and others seek solitude. Some wish to meticulously plan every detail, while some simply need a compassionate presence as they navigate their next steps. There can still be cherished meals, music, stories, laughter, celebrations, tough discussions, quiet afternoons, and moments that truly matter.
Dying does not mean that living has stopped.
At This Beloved Life, I assist individuals and families in crafting an end-of-life experience that reflects who they are, what they value, and what truly matters to them.
Our lives are filled with choices about how we wish to live. I firmly believe that you should have a say in how you want to die as well.
Whatever your final chapter entails, it is yours.
And wherever you are on that journey, I will walk beside you, ensuring you don’t have to navigate it alone.
What matters to you?
Maybe you have a clear vision of your wishes. Maybe you're uncertain. Perhaps you're fearful, or maybe you're at peace. Maybe your family lacks understanding of your desires, or perhaps you don't have family nearby. You might simply need someone comfortable discussing the topics everyone else avoids. You don't need to approach death in a specific way to find your place here.