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Thanatology and Grief Counseling
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Thanatologist & Grief Counselor
My Journey
Every experience has shaped the way I understand grief, loss, and the privilege of accompanying others through life’s most difficult transitions. This journey has been both personal and professional, reminding me that compassion is not only something we offer—it is something we learn through living.
2014: Learning to Care in Healthcare
I graduated as a Pharmaceutical Biochemist and began working in hospital settings. Caring for patients and supporting healthcare teams gave me a close view of illness, uncertainty, and the profound impact that difficult moments have on individuals and their families. It was my first experience witnessing how loss reaches far beyond the clinical.
2015: A Loss That Changed My Life
The death of my grandmother, who had raised me and was like a mother to me, became one of the most significant losses of my life. For years, I carried my grief quietly, unsure of how to express or understand it. Looking back, I recognize this experience as the beginning of a deeper search for meaning and a more compassionate understanding of grief.
2020: Discovering Thanatology
Seeking to better understand my own experience, I began studying thanatology independently through books, lectures, and the work of grief professionals. What started as a personal search gradually became a profound calling. I discovered that grief is not something to “fix,” but something that can be understood, integrated, and lived with in new ways.
2024: Loss, Identity and New Beginnings
Moving to a new country brought opportunities, but it also confronted me with the emotional reality of migration-related grief. Leaving behind familiar places, relationships, language, and a sense of belonging deepened my understanding that not all losses are visible. During this time, thanatology and the support of my community became essential in helping me navigate change with greater awareness, resilience, and hope.
2025: New
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