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Why is death so scary? GrownOps is a project that aims to teach lessons in bereavement and all the practicalities that must be considered before and after the death of a loved one. My name is Melanie. I'm a middle-aged graphic designer in greater NYC with a lot on my mind. I intend to write the book that didn't exist when I needed it the most. I'd like to share what lessons, tools, and wisdom I gained from the first time I lost a close family member, and how I call on that wisdom to avoid any known pitfalls. My experience is not unique or unusual, but I hope you find the insights helpful. No one should go through any of this so uninformed, but everyone will go through this eventually. We shouldn't have to reinvent the wheel. I wish they taught this in high school. I hope readers can learn how to be better adult children and less stressed out about their parents' inevitable demise. Most of this information applies to anyone else who dies or must get involved with caring for the bereaved. We need to stop fearing death and start embracing conversations about death planning because once it happens, it's hard enough as it is, even if you have all your ducks in a row. Don't make it harder on yourself if you can help it. May this help you to be more prepared or at least feel a little better knowing that you're not alone. Life is for the living. Spend your best years living your life, not cleaning up someone else's. Start the conversation, and square away anything you can ahead of time. Why “GrownOps”? GrownOps is a portmanteau of "grownups" and "operations." Adult children are charged with becoming taskmasters once our aging parents call on us for support. This is practical, tactical advice for how to... [TBD]. How can I help? Contribute to this project via Venmo or any of these options: |
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