Yurii Counselling
A small team supporting chronic illness and facing a terminal illness. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
For people near the end of life and those keeping vigil. Talk with people in Ukraine who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Ukraine circle: Weekly check-in ยท
A small team supporting chronic illness and facing a terminal illness. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
โHi, you. I was in the same place this time last year. I remember the hospice day centre like it was yesterday. Last month I had people round for dinner. From someone who gets it.โ
โTo whoever needs this: This time last year I was exactly where you are. Back then it was bucket list or not. Last weekend I went to a friend's birthday and stayed till the end. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do. Hang on.โ
โI'm only a few months into this, but here's what I've learned so far. The paperwork can wait an hour. The fear doesn't go away, but it gets quieter if you let people help. Write things down, even if it's just a sentence. And find one small thing that makes you smile, like a game of cards or a bird at the feeder. It won't fix anything, but it makes the day easier to carry.โ
โWhen I first heard 'months, not years', I thought my world ended. It didn't. You'll have good days and bad days. The scanxiety is real, but it passes. Let people help you. The hospice team, your family, friends. Talk about your fears. I wish I'd done it sooner. You're not by yourself in this, even when it feels like it.โ