Unresolved conflict complicates grief. Forgiveness is a personal journey, allowing you to heal by releasing pain, regardless of the other person’s actions or remorse.
“When it comes time for us to be called home, those of us in the know ... will be grateful that our own doctors and families chose to do what they should – instead of what they could.” — Dr. Louis M Profeta
In palliative care, Bronnie Ware saw immense personal growth as patients neared death. Their common regrets revealed deep insights about life, authenticity, and what truly matters.
We’d love to hear your story! Whether it’s through our guides, advocacy, or educational resources, your experience could help raise awareness and advocate for the rights of individuals navigating end-of-life choices.
“At a time when a person with serious, debilitating illness and their loved ones are often ostracized, lonely, and feeling helpless, this kind of outreach felt – ironically – like a lifeline.” — @drbeverlythorn.bsky.social
📢 On Sept 21, FEN volunteer & anthology editor Jim Van Buskirk will present to the Hemlock Society of San Diego on FEN’s work + the book There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network.
✨ Tap the link to join this virtual event- all are welcome!
Bringing a powerful and unique blend of personal lived experience, invaluable nonprofit leadership, and tireless advocacy, Michelle Witte is exceptionally positioned to guide FEN and its critical mission forward with renewed vision and empathy.
Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022.
A society’s evolving cultures and codes—moral, ethical, and legal—reflect its changing needs and experiences, particularly in how it approaches death, dying, and the decision to assist in the dying process.
Colombian health policy expert Tatiana Andia fought for dignified death in her final months, revealing that legal access to medical aid in dying isn’t always simple. (NYT, behind paywall) #EndOfLifeCare#MedicalAidInDying#Dignity#Healthcare
Human beings experience two deaths: The first occurs when life leaves our bodies, and the second happens when our names are no longer spoken, and we fade from memory. -- Chris Palmer
My husband died suddenly. It was, quite literally, an accident. There was no warning, no pre-planning, no build-up. He left for work one morning, and then didn’t come home. -- Carin M. Bonifacino
