Honoring Final Wishes: The First Step in Managing Grief

Why caregivers often experience relief followed by guilt after a loved one's death

The article discusses the complex emotional experience many caregivers face after a loved one dies: feeling relief that the suffering and ca

Why closure matters at the end of life

Accepting the Inevitable: Outlining Post-Death Wishes and Thoughts on Assisted Dying

The article discusses the importance of accepting the inevitability of death and making plans accordingly, outlining the author's wishes pos

Navigating the final chapter: Reflections on aging, health scares, and finding peace at 97

At age 97, the author reflects on a recent health scare (a swollen ankle that led to cancer testing) and her surprisingly calm reaction to t

How Grief Actually Works: Stages, Timelines, and Healing

Facing terminal cancer, a blogger writes what may be their final post

A person facing terminal cancer reflects on the difficulty of ending a blog or social media presence when facing death. Inspired by a friend