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A newsletter combining insights from death and grief work, mental health struggles, the profound wisdom of the outdoors...and all the fumbling missteps along the way.
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Long Trail Logs #3: The Trail Deals in Change
Forced to ration food, I'm reminded that one thing will always remain: the Trail scoffs at plans.
 • Niki Elle
"People Don't "Get" My Loss."
Have you considered grief support? Exploring what it is and what it isn't.
 • Niki Elle
Long Trail Logs #2: A Walk Into the Unknown
Though I've walked this particular stretch of Vermont before, the first two days are still a journey into new and unknown territory...in many ways.
 • Niki Elle
The Real Reason I Quit Hospice Volunteering (No, It Wasn't the Pandemic)
Imposter syndrome, an excerpt from my book, & a note of encouragement.
 • Niki Elle
Long Trail Logs #1: A Chance for Redemption
Vermont broke me three years ago. I'm returning to hike the Long Trail in search of redemption - in more ways than one.
 • Niki Elle
The Dots That Disappear: Grief, Harry Potter, & Mind Maps
How a children's book series gave me another framework for grief - and a reference for my own loss.
 • Niki Elle
A Mini Roller Coaster: The Last Day on The Trans Catalina Trail
The final day of the Trans Catalina Trail goes off without a hitch, filled with stunning views of the sea, a few sharp climbs, and good conversations…
 • Niki Elle
Death & Dying, Life & Living: A Mixtape
A death doula's musical celebration of the art of living and the art of dying.
 • Niki Elle
Explore Mortality and Live with Intention Through Life Stories
Writing about your past + contemplating your future mortality = a thoroughly examined life.
 • Niki Elle
Full of Life
Full of Life
A death doula's insights from grief work and life work to help you cultivate meaning and nourish your mental health, intertwined with outdoor adventures and navigating the complexities of life as a 20-something.
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