Women's breakfast in Vogelsberg: tackle life questions courageously!

Women's breakfast in Vogelsberg: tackle life questions courageously!

What's going on in Lauterbach? Big things are happening here! On June 28, 2025, a women's breakfast of the hospice service in Vogelsberg will take place in the Evangelical community center in Lauterbach-Maar. Under the motto “Talking about dying has never killed anyone,” author Traudi Schlitt will give a reading that deals with the topics of life, death and grief. This event aims to bring an often taboo topic into the public eye and promote open dialogue about it. Admission is from 9:00 a.m., the event begins at 9:30 a.m. and is expected to end around 12:00 p.m. Admission is 15 euros and tickets are available at various ticket offices, including the Leseswert bookstore in Alsfeld and the Lesezeichen bookstore in Lauterbach. osthessen-news.de reports that this event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about dealing with dying and grief and to experience an exchange in a friendly atmosphere.

But that's not all! The hospice service in Vogelsberg has expanded its offering this year to include a regular mourning café, which has been taking place in Lauterbach on the first Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. since April. Here, trained grief counselors support the grieving process and create a community that gives support to those who are grieving. Astrid Gleit, one of the volunteer grief counselors, emphasizes that grief is an important path to healing. She and her colleague Sabine Baumgartner emphasize the importance of solidarity during the period of mourning. oberhessen-live.de reports that these meetings are free to attend and that the grief café provides valuable support for all those facing loss.

Last aid courses for more understanding

In addition, the hospice service offers “last aid” courses to teach relatives how they can support the dying. These courses, which are also free, last about four hours and are intended to encourage people to adapt to the needs of the dying and to promote a dignified approach. Registration is also required here and the number of participants is limited. Such an offer not only makes an important contribution to improving the way people deal with life and death, but also provides security in dealing with these issues.

Hospice work aims to ease painful situations and create a familiar space in which people can live in dignity until their last breath. malteser.de explains that hospice work is not only open to adults, but also to children and young people. This highlights the importance of taking both emotional and social aspects into account when supporting those who are grieving. The community and support these services provide are invaluable and help many people struggling with loss.