I thinking about volunteering for Hospice one day a week. Thoughts?

I'm thinking about volunteering to work for Hospice one day a week. They were there for me during both my parents illnesses. Do you think it will makee depressed, or feel like I'm giving back?

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Starcrossed · 41-45, F

If you can without being triggered, having gone through it I know you know how much families and the dying appreciate hospice workers.

Personally, cancer deaths trigger me too much, I can barely manage my depression as it is.

Bless you for even considering this.

Mbingh01 · 61-69, F

@Starcrossed Thank you. I felt very honored to be able to be right there beside both my parents when they took there last breath.The capacity I would like to give back, is to stay with the patient while the family members take a break to go get their hair done and go out to lunch etc. Just to take a breather from being a caregiver.

LadyGrace ·

So you just go in and tell them you’d like to volunteer to do as you’ve mentioned above? @Mbingh01

Mbingh01 · 61-69, F

@LadyGrace Not sure yet. But I'm going to be making some calls.

LadyGrace ·

I’d be interested in hearing what you find out, please. @Mbingh01

Mbingh01 · 61-69, F

Sure thing. Add me to your friends list. When I find out I will be happy to let you know.

LadyGrace ·

Thank you. I was thinking of adding you, anyway. @Mbingh01