The Power of the Life-Review Letter
You are important. Our life together was meaningful. I am sorry. I forgive you. Thank you. I love you. Goodbye. (Continue reading ...)
Laughing in the Face of Loss: Why Humor Belongs at the Table with Grief
if you find yourself laughing at a funeral, or chuckling through tears, don’t feel guilty. Feel grateful. (Continue reading ...)
Honoring Dignity Through Generosity: How Your Support Powers Final Exit Network
Join the global day of giving and stand with Final Exit Network. Together, we ensure that every individual has the right to choose their end of life journey with dignity and compassion. (Continue reading ...)
Japan’s Obon Festival: How Family Commemoration and Ancestral Worship Shapes Daily Life
In Japan, Obon and Ohigan are prominent national holidays, observed around mid-August and the vernal/autumnal equinoxes, respectively. These holidays underscore the enduring cultural importance of honoring ancestors and strengthening family bonds, remaining vital traditions despite societal changes. (Continue reading ...)
Dear Son …
"Dear Son" ... a perfect example of what FEN encourages their blog readers to share with their families. (Continue reading ...)
There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network
"There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network: A Celebration of 20 Years" shares powerful testimonies from individuals connected to Final Exit Network (FEN), showcasing the organization's dedication to supporting mentally competent adults suffering from terminal conditions in their right to choose death. (Continue reading ...)
Death Cleaning: A Thoughtful Gift to Those We Leave Behind
What is the concept of "death cleaning", and why is it considered a gift to our survivors? (Continue reading ...)
The Christmas Card List
A woman's terminal cancer diagnosis leads her to organize farewells with loved ones, ensuring her affairs are in order, resulting in what her family calls a "Good Death." (Continue reading ...)
There at the End: An anthology celebrating FEN’s 20th anniversary
"Look at this book and let's talk," I imagine people saying. Or, "Read the story on page (X) and know that's what I envision for myself." (Continue reading ...)
Living with the end in mind.
"You need to understand that you should not be afraid of dying. Be afraid of not living your life, of mindlessly moving from day to day ..." (Continue reading ...)