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Death and Dying
My dad has always had this saying: “People die.” He would talk about how important it is to prepare for death while you are still alive. He often used the analogy of a day. There is the morning, the afternoon and the evening. Each section represents a different season of life. The morning is full…
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Four Suitcases and Pockets Full of Faith
It’s June 30th. My bags are packed. It’s time to leave. I’m sitting on my flight from Heathrow when it suddenly hits me: you are really doing this. There’s no turning back now. The adrenaline of rushing around, packing, and all the chaos that comes with moving has finally settled. In its place is something…
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Stories from Home: The Chronicles of an African Occupational Therapist
Hello! My name is Lwanga Chibamba. I have lived and worked in Poole for a number of years, and my most recent role was as an occupational therapist. I love occupational therapy (OT). Honestly, it’s probably the most exciting job I have ever had. To me, OT isn’t just a job, it’s a philosophy. It’s…