A hospice nurse with over 15 years of experience has shared powerful insights about what people often say in their final moments — and her revelation is both moving and unexpected.
Julie, a registered nurse from Los Angeles, has spent the last five years working in hospice care after nine years as an ICU nurse. With her deep compassion and experience, she has taken to TikTok, where she now has more than 1.1 million followers, to help families understand what happens at the end of life.
“I love educating patients and families about what to expect,” Julie explained. “It brings comfort to know that someone will be there to manage symptoms and support them emotionally as well as physically.”
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What Happens in the Final Days
Through her videos, Julie explains the changes that take place during the final stage of life — known as the “actively dying phase.” While some signs can seem alarming, she reassures families that they are natural and not painful.
These changes may include:
- Shifts in skin color
- Irregular breathing patterns
- Fevers
- Terminal secretions
- Reduced consciousness
“Our bodies know how to take care of themselves at the end of life,” she said. “The less we intervene, the better.”
The Words Most Often Spoken Before Death
Julie revealed that, more often than not, the last words people say are “I love you” or they call out to their parents — usually a mother or father who has already passed away. While every person’s journey is unique, she notes that these expressions of love and connection are the most common.
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Dispelling Myths About Hospice Care
Julie is also committed to addressing misconceptions about hospice. She emphasizes that hospice care does not hasten death and that medications like morphine are not used to “kill people,” but to keep patients comfortable.
“There are so many false assumptions,” she said. “Hospice isn’t about giving up on life — it’s about providing dignity, comfort, and peace.”
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Why She Shares Her Knowledge
Julie began sharing her experiences on TikTok over a year ago, never expecting the overwhelming response she received. She wanted to normalize discussions around death and provide knowledge that many families don’t have until they face it firsthand.
“I realized I had so much information about death and dying that people just don’t know,” she said. “When I saw my nieces making dance videos on TikTok, I thought — why not use the same platform to talk about something important?”
Her videos continue to bring comfort to people navigating grief. One viewer shared how Julie’s insights helped them cope after losing their father, saying her words offered “great comfort and peace.”
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A Universal Conversation
Julie’s mission is simple: to help people see death not as something to fear, but as a natural part of life.
“Death is part of the human experience,” she says. “When we talk about it openly, it becomes less frightening.”
👉 If you found Julie’s story meaningful, please share this article with others. Understanding death as a natural process can bring peace — and help us cherish life even more deeply.
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