LEARNING TO SAY GOODBYE: A MEMOIR OF GRIEF AND TRUST

When a cascade of losses fractures Alexandra’s life, grief becomes both a wilderness and a guide. From Berlin to Dubai, the Seychelles to California, she follows the thin, luminous thread that still connects her to the people she loves - through dreams, uncanny coincidences, and the quiet work of showing up for others at the end of life.

As a pediatric end-of-life doula, Alexandra learns to sit with hard truths and face them with an open heart. What begins as survival becomes transformation: a practice of listening for what lingers after goodbye, and trusting that love does not vanish, it changes form.

Told with candor and lyricism, Learning To Say Goodbye is a companion for anyone moving through loss, a testament to how we rebuild a life without pretending it doesn’t hurt, and an invitation to believe that the mystery beyond us is tender, too.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alexandra Dionisio is a certified End-of-Life Doula specializing in pediatric hospice care, bringing compassion and insight to families navigating life's final chapters. Based in Los Angeles, she is also the host of the podcast Learning To Say Goodbye, where she delves into the often-avoided topics of death and grief, incorporating perspectives from various cultures, religions, and spiritual traditions to foster meaningful conversations and healing. Her work as a doula, writer, and host aims to demystify end-of-life experiences and encourage living with greater intention.

Ebook ISBN: 979-8-9935944-1-5

Ebook Price: $11.99 US

Imprint: LTSG Publishing

Categories: Memoir, Spirituality

Publication Date: December 3, 2025

ISBN: 979-8-9935944-0-8

Format: Paperback

367 pages

Price $17.99 US