Through my love of greyhounds and my participation on the GreyTalk forum, I got to know Tricia Olson-Giles, of West Tennessee. We began chatting more when my greyhound Oscar passed away and we exchanged several messages when she found out that we both were interested in palliative care. I encouraged her to write and talk about her work as a hospice volunteer coordinator – a job that she gave up recently to follow her passion as a photographer.

When I took over Help My Hurt, I asked Trish if she would write about her battles with fibromyalgia and she agreed to do a Company’s calling interview, which was posted on February 11.

Trish passed away today. She had experienced some other health issues but had been doing well recently. She had undergone Botox treatment for her fibromyalgia pain and was excited about the results. She had plans to write up her experiences for Help My Hurt so you could benefit from her experiences. When I offered her a regular platform in which she could write about living with pain, she was so excited and thanked *me* when I was thanking her.

I am so sad to say that she died today of a brain aneurysm. This vital woman, only in her thirties, with so many plans and so much love to give to both humans and the four-legged creatures, has left us.

True to the way Trish lived her life, giving to others, she is an organ donor. May the people who receive your organs live their lives to the fullest and know in their heart that they received the best gift you could ever have given.

Rest in peace Trish. Please say hi to Oscar if you see him wherever you are. We miss you terribly already.

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Post from: Blisstree

Help My Hurt lost one of its own today – RIP Tricia