Angela's Story - Walking the Final Path Together

Episode Nine - Learning to Live Without Her

In this final episode, Aron reflects on life after Angela’s passing and what it truly means to “move forward” rather than “move on.” Together with guest Amy, Palliative Care Counsellor at Hospice West Auckland, they explore the many layers of grief, healing, and hope: - The types of bereavement support available for those who are grieving, and how Hospice West Auckland continues to walk alongside families after their loss. - Aron’s perspective on continuing life while honouring Angela’s memory. - The small but meaningful gestures that bring comfort and help in coping with loss. - The significance of finally taking a holiday together one year later, and what it represents for their healing journey. Thank you for listening! https://www.hwa.org.nz/ https://www.youtube.com/@HospiceWestAuckland https://www.facebook.com/hospicewestauck/

Episode Eight - Saying Goodbye

In this moving episode, we follow Angela’s final moments and the days that followed her passing. Aron shares the family’s experience of saying goodbye, from the doctor’s respectful role in death certification to the deeply personal decision to keep Angela at home. We are joined by Hospice's Dr Celia, who reflects with Aron on the emotional weight of terms like “death certificate,” the significance of the funeral, and the sunflower story that continues to honour Angela’s memory — including the tattoos worn by those who loved her most. A heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and saying goodbye. Thank you for listening! https://www.hwa.org.nz/ https://www.youtube.com/@HospiceWestAuckland https://www.facebook.com/hospicewestauck/

Episode Seven - Final Days

In this episode, Aron shares the final days of Angela’s life — the challenges, the tender moments, and the role Hospice West Auckland played in helping them through. Angela’s primary care nurse, Charlie, reflects on that time and the importance of Hospice support, from after-hours care to the reassurance of a familiar team. Aron also offers his personal reflections on those last days: the worries, the reassurances, and what it meant to walk alongside Angela through such an emotional chapter. Thank you for listening! https://www.hwa.org.nz/ https://www.youtube.com/@HospiceWestAuckland https://www.facebook.com/hospicewestauck/

Episode Six - Changing Prognosis, Growing Support

In this episode we discuss Angela's rapidly declining health, the emotional impact of constantly shifting prognoses on the Brightmore family, and how Hospice West Auckland provided the crucial escalating support. We are joined by Anita, Healthcare Assistant at Hospice West Auckland, who shares insights about the subtle changes that healthcare professionals often notice before family members do, how the care team ramped up both physical and emotional support for Angela and Aron, and how dignity and compassion were always paramount in Angela's care. Thank you for listening! https://www.hwa.org.nz/ https://www.youtube.com/@HospiceWestAuckland https://www.facebook.com/hospicewestauck/

Episode Five - A Network of Care

In this episode we are joined by Angela's sister, Sheree, who played a major role in caring for Angela and supporting the Brightmore family. We look at the comprehensive and holistic care that Hospice provided, and the challenges they faced in navigating the unfamiliar territory of the healthcare system. And we hear about some of the treasured moments and laughter that Aron and Sheree shared with Angela during these difficult days. Thank you for listening! https://www.hwa.org.nz/ https://www.youtube.com/@HospiceWestAuckland https://www.facebook.com/hospicewestauck/