Doctor. Mom. Caregiver: A Pediatric Hospice Journey, Part One

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In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula, host Traci Arieli speaks with Dr. Tasha Faruqui, a pediatrician and mother navigating the complex path of parenting a child in hospice care. 

Together, they discuss what it means to live with intention when time is uncertain. Tasha shares her family’s rare medical journey, the emotional landscape of anticipatory grief, and how hospice care at home became an act of deep presence. 

Key takeaways include: 

• The lived experience of anticipatory grief as both a clinician and a parent 
• Challenges navigating pediatric hospice within a system built for adults 
• The balance of professional knowledge and personal vulnerability 
• How joy and grief can coexist in the same breath 

This conversation aims to normalize pediatric end-of-life care, honor the stories of medically complex families, and invite listeners into a deeper understanding of presence, love, and letting go. 

Links/Resources 

• Guest: Dr. Tasha Faruqui – https://www.tashafaruqui.com 
• Guest Instagram Channel: TheFaruqui5 
• Host: Traci Arieli’s Website – https://www.comfortingclosure.com 

Resources mentioned: 

• Book: Keep Your Head Up - https://www.tashafaruqui.com/book 
   

 
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