“Patey was an incredible source of comfort and guidance during a challenging time. She helped us find the right words to explain death to my child in a way that was gentle, honest, and age-appropriate. With her support, I felt more confident in helping my child navigate grief, allowing her to understand loss without fear or confusion. Patey’s wisdom and empathy reassured me that grief isn’t something to be fixed but rather experienced with love, patience, and understanding. Her kindness, compassion, and expertise made all the difference, and I am forever grateful for her support.”

Emma M.

“I never knew there existed a profession like End-of-Life doula, and when I recently found out, I secretly hoped that I would never need such services - I thought it's only relevant to someone perhaps suffering from a terminal illness. Patey will definitely be of great value in such situations, but I have learned that her services and expertise are relevant to all of us. 

She has not only supported me, but has given me valuable tools to also support others through difficult times. She is an excellent listener, and even better talker (when solicited for advice), and for an introvert like me that provides me with the words I sometimes struggle to find to support others. She has provided insight on how to support friends and family who's lives have been affected by miscarriage, suicide and pet loss. She is also very good with children and has given me excellent advice on emotional and practical conversations to guide my toddler through the mystery of death and grief. I usually ask her for advice about supporting someone else, but in the process her guidance also always changes my own perspective and teaches me self-compassion in the process. I always appreciate her honesty, empathy, and openness, I know she cares deeply and all this makes it easy to talk to her about any topic.”

Annonymous

“Je ne savais pas vraiment qu’une Doula de fin de vie existait avant que je perds Francis, mon meilleur ami, mon amoureux et mon tout dans ma vie. Avec son ami, on voulait faire une journée d’honoration pour Francis. Mais on vivait toujours le choc de sa mort subite, la tristesse, la rage, … Qu’on avait vraiment besoin d’une personne qui pourra nous guider dans la préparation de cet évènement et prendre la relève de cette grande responsabilité.

Patey est venue nous soutenir et nous guider avec sa douce présence. Elle nous a écouté sans jugement. Elle nous a expliqué son rôle, nous a donné des conseils et a pris en charge de gérer elle-même l’évènement. J’ai trop apprécié ses conseils, surtout les conseils à mon entourage pour apprendre comment vraiment comprendre ma situation et agir en conséquence. Je n’oublierai jamais sa présence durant cette période difficile. Son soutien moral et sa compréhension ont été un très bon support pour nous.”

Charline