En junio de 2011, Susan Spencer-Wendel se enteró de que tenía esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA, o mal de Lou Gehrig), una enfermedad irreversible que destruye sistemáticamente los nervios que rigen a los músculos.
When Life Packs a Punch, Find the PunchlineI'm Sorry I Cremated You is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of navigating the profound challenges of grief and loss, finding strength and solace in the unlikeliest of places.
*; Explores how to carry our loved ones through death, how to honor their bodies and spirits, and how to awaken to the ever-present help of our ancestors*; Reveals the healing and closure that can be brought about through the process of washing and preparing a body for a home vigil or funeral*; Offers guidance on advance care planning, grieving, and forgiveness as well as green burialHaving become disconnected from the natural cycles of life, we have lost the fundamental knowing of what death looks like, and fear fills the void.