Exiting Gracefully, LLC

Valerie Armand LPN

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NPEC Certified End of Life Doula

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Consulting, Education and Mentoring

"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 ovarian cancer for three         years. It was only in her last months that I became employed and              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 15 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.