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COMMENTARY: Additional Work to Be Done in Bodily Autonomy

I’m thankful that I have hospice as an option at the end of my life, and I will use it for the maximum comfort I can attain. But in the end, I want the option to die gently in my sleep, surrounded by my loved ones.

The Peace of Death on Your Own Terms: Celebrating My Brother’s Story

He and his spouse Shelley invited all of us and our spouses to celebrate Doug’s life with them. In that last week, we played and listened to music, told stories, and looked at old photographs.

Deep Dive: Public Testimony About Dying With Dignity Legislation

The End-of-Life Options Act, which would make it legal for terminally ill, mentally capable adults to be prescribed and take a medication to end their life, is poised for another attempt to pass in Minnesota this year. A five-hour pre-legislative session committee meeting was held January 25, with 75 people giving testimony for or against the measure.

Survey Results: What Do You Fear?

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Minnesota Women’s Press conducted a virtual statewide survey to ask Minnesotans about their current fears.

The Ebb and Flow of Cancer

The fear that is most palpable to me is about the changes and loss of normalcy that will come between now and the end.

Am I Afraid of Dying?

These experiences have taught me that death need not be dreaded or feared.

Why I support Compassion & Choices legislation

Minnesota Women's Press publisher and editor Mikki Morrissette.…

Why I Support Dying With Dignity

We don't let our pets suffer when they are at their end of life, so why human beings, our loved ones?

21 Grams

Gaea Dill-D’Ascoli checks out a variety of dildos at Smitten…

Final Rest in Green

Anne Christ. Photo Eric Mueller Photography Historically,…

Helping My Mother Die

Sheila Callander (photo by Sarah Whiting) In March 2017,…

Intentional Dying

Rebecca Thoman (courtesy photo) While most of us would prefer…