Holding On10.11.2016
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. The spectacular display of color that washes across the...
Exercising Choice, Keeping Control09.24.2016
One of the key issues a dying person faces as their illness progresses is the loss of control. As...
Death with Dignity: How a Doula Best Serves The Dying Person & Family09.07.2016
If a dying person chooses to end their life through a lethal dose of medication, or for that...
Right to Die08.24.2016
It’s raining this morning—a steady soft tap dance of water on the roof. I find myself hoping...
Death With Dignity: The Legal and Moral Battle08.19.2016
Currently there are five states that allow a person to seek a physician’s help with hastening...
Thoughts on Self-Care from Janie Rakow07.21.2016
“How can you do this work?” is often the question I hear. “Isn’t it so...