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How Can You Say Goodbye to Your Kids?

A young mother talks about how she is preparing for her death

When I was a pediatric oncology nurse, people often asked me,“How can you work with children with cancer? It’s so sad!” And I would invariably tell them, “Yes, it is, sometimes. But children are so resilient. They don’t feel self-pity … Continue reading

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A Chance to Make Memories

After the roller coaster of emotions slows down, there is time to decide how you want to be remembered

It could be argued that there is no upside to learning that you have a terminal illness. Coming face to face with your own mortality is terrifying and disorienting. And while it’s an experience that each one of us will … Continue reading

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