Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: Changing the Way We Understand Grief

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross didn’t just study grief—she transformed how the world talks about it. Before her, death and dying were often taboo topics, quietly avoided in hospitals and living rooms alike. But through her empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for human experience, Kübler-Ross opened the door to honest conversations about loss and healing. Born in Switzerland in 1926, Kübler-Ross trained as…

DeathCare BC

At our most recent community meeting, Emily Bootle from DeathCareBC.ca was our guest speaker. She generously allowed us to record her talk – it has been sent by email to those on the Way To Go list. If you’d like to hear it and are not on this list, email quadrawaytogo@gmail.com and ask for a copy. What follows is an excerpt from a…

New Additions to the Way To Go Library

Thanks to a generous Small Neighbourhood Grant administered by the Quadra Island Community Foundation, the Way To Go library is now home to six new, enriching books. From compassionate caregiving to the ways we can support children through grief, these additions deepen the resources available at the southwest corner of the Quadra Island branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library….

Unfinished Business

In the introduction to Anatomy of the Spirit, American author Caroline Myss recounts a personal experience that profoundly altered the direction of her life. Upon arriving in Alaska to start her summer job, she shared a brief tea with Rachel, a woman in her early eighties of both Russian and Athabaskan heritage. The following is an excerpt from their conversation. Caroline…

Swedish Death Cleaning

Swedish Death Cleaning, or döstädning, is a thoughtful way to prepare for the inevitable: death. It’s about simplifying your life and easing the burden on those who will have to manage your belongings when you’re no longer around. While the term might sound a bit morbid, it’s really an invitation to take control of your possessions before it’s too late….

End of Life Planning

The start of a new year is an ideal time to set the intention to organize your end-of-life plans. Preparing now can save your loved ones time, money, heartache, and disagreements later, and is kind to those you leave behind. Broadly, there are two areas requiring attention: your health care and body, and your earthly possessions and responsibilities. Two timelines…