Guiding Sol Doula Services

06/23/2026

What Does a Death Doula Do?

Many people ask, “What exactly does a death doula do?”

A death doula provides emotional, practical, and educational support to individuals and families navigating serious illness, the dying process, and grief. We help create space for meaningful conversations, legacy work, comfort, and honoring personal wishes.

Death is a natural part of life. Having compassionate support can make the journey feel less overwhelming.

06/22/2026

🦋 You do not have to grieve alone.

Grief is a journey that can feel overwhelming, but healing often begins when we find a safe space to share our stories, honor our loved ones, and connect with others who understand.

Join Guiding Sol Doula Services at the Solace Wellness Center Grief Support Group, where we gather with compassion, kindness, and without judgment. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, your grief is welcome here.

Together, we will remember, reflect, and support one another as we navigate the many emotions that come with loss.

📍 Solace Wellness Center
🗓 Monday, June 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

There is no right way to grieve, and you never have to walk the path alone.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Honoring Juneteenth Through Legacy and Story

This week, we recognize Juneteenth, a time to honor freedom, resilience, culture, and the generations who came before us.

End of life work reminds us that every life holds a story worth preserving. Take time to ask loved ones about their memories, traditions, lessons, and hopes for future generations.

What stories are you carrying forward?

❤️ Our stories are part of the legacy we leave behind.

06/18/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, we will be postponing this month’s LYH Mourning Tea.

Juneteenth is a time of remembrance, reflection, freedom, and community. As we pause to honor the significance of this day, we also recognize the importance of making space for both grief and hope.

LYH Mourning Tea will resume on its regular schedule next month, on the 3rd Friday at 8:30am at Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum.

Thank you for your understanding, support, and continued presence in this community.

06/17/2026

Planning is an Act of Love

Talking about end of life wishes can be difficult, but these conversations are some of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones.

Advance planning allows your voice to be heard, reduces uncertainty for your family, and brings peace during challenging moments.

Start small:
✔ Share your values
✔ Discuss your healthcare wishes
✔ Identify someone you trust to make decisions if you cannot

The best time to have the conversation is before a crisis.

06/16/2026

Grief Has No Timeline

One of the biggest misconceptions about grief is that it follows a schedule.

There is no right way to grieve and no deadline for healing. Some days may feel lighter, while others may bring waves of sadness months or even years later.

Give yourself permission to feel what you feel. Grief is not something you “get over.” It is something we learn to carry as we continue to love and remember those who are no longer physically with us.

Be gentle with yourself today. 💛

06/15/2026

The Gift of Presence

Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer someone who is grieving or facing serious illness is not the perfect words, but our presence.

Sit with them. Listen to their stories. Hold their hand. Share the silence.

Compassion does not require having all the answers. It simply asks us to show up.

At Guiding Sol Doula Services, we believe that no one should walk the journey of aging, illness, dying, or grief alone.

✨ Presence is a powerful form of love.

06/15/2026

On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, take a few moments to learn more about it. Research indicates that one in 10 older people living in the community experience some form of abuse in the United States. Individuals may experience multiple forms of abuse at the same time or over time.

Elder mistreatment typically takes one of the following forms: physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and neglect. Older adults may also experience maltreatment in the form of self-neglect and/or abandonment. These types of abuse are defined https://ncea.usc.edu/identify-abuse/

Suspected elder abuse in Virginia can be reported to Adult Protective Services (APS) via a 24-hour hotline at 1-888-832-3858, an online portal at https://dars.virginia.gov/safety-security/file-a-report/, or your local social services office (find their information at https://www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency/index.php).