“I originally met Pat Cucci at a one week meditation retreat on the Taconic River over 10 years ago. From the moment Pat and I began to talk, I was drawn into her peaceful nature.
My nervous system regulated just by being in her presence. So it was with great joy that I received the news that she was considering becoming a death doula when she retired from nursing. I asked her on the spot if she would be there to help me when my time comes. Recently my family and I were confronted with the fairly sudden knowledge that my mom was facing imminent death. Her decision to refuse a surgery that would compromise her quality of life to a significant degree meant that we would loose her within days. My family and I, who were in full agreement with mom’s decision, had little time to prepare. During the next 5 days as we witnessed mom’s rapid decline I called Pat to talk through decisions. Her incredible ability to listen and her soothing responses helped tremendously in putting things in perspective for me, and the entire family. She sent me a prayer that we said as we gathered around mom in her final 12 hours. Pat is an angel of exquisite gentle care, compassion and empathy. A steady guide that I trust and know is perfectly prepared to hold the sacred space that dying opens for each of us. “
