The Ones Who Stay

The Ones Who StayA tribute to the quiet heroes of hospice—the ones who hold the light steady when the rest of us can’t.When you’ve sat beside someone you love in their final days, hospice is no longer an abstract idea—it becomes something deeply human. My guest, Melissa, and I have both been there, and it changed how we understand care, dignity, and presence.Melissa has spent more than 20 years working in senior care and hospice. In this conversation, we unpack what hospice really is, challenge the stigma around it, and honor the compassion of those who choose this work.They are the ones who stay when others have to step away. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bnp9315.substack.com