Exiting Gracefully, LLC

Valerie Armand LPN

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Certified End of Life Doula

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Dying Your Way Consultant

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Advance Care Planning Educator for MIDEO

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Host of the "Mortal Musings" Radio Show WGSO 990 am

 

"Building trust, being allowed into someone's life when they are most vulnerable, filled with fear of the unknown, is an incredible privilege. 

It is one I never take lightly."

 I had the privilege of journeying        alongside of my mother as she          battled cancer for three years. It was only in her last months that I became employed an educated in the Hospice field. Even with limited experience, I knew, and accepted, the responsibility of being a mostly long distance caregiver, as well as the "go to" person for navigation and decision making. The end result was a dignified and prepared death for my mother, and allowed our family to avoid added stress, regrets and complicated grief.

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In the 17 years that followed, I have    accompanied numerous patients and their families as they too were faced  with situations beyond their control.  Providing education, support and        empowering others to maintain a        sense of control in an uncontrollable  situation is my passion and calling.  I  feel obligated to use my wealth of      

 experience in helping others in any   way I can.