A conversation with Alycia Smith

Alycia Smith is an artist and writer with schizoaffective disorder. Alycia spent time reflecting on the positive and challenging parts of mental illness. Alycia found themself thinking a lot about life and death. As a result, they volunteered at a hospice and learned about death doulas. After training to become a death doula, they combined their skills as a writer and artist to help serve those facing the close of life here on Earth. Our discussion was illuminating and inspiring.