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No dignity for mom
My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015; at the time, she was living in her own home, understood…
October 9, 2026
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Clarification about the medications used in a MAID provision
Those who have attended a MAID death – family, loved ones, nurses and clinicians – describe the provision as peaceful, calm and that the person drifted off to sleep.
May 24, 2024
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Don’s story: He died on his terms
In February of 2008, my late husband, Don, was diagnosed with Malignant Mesothelioma. It is a cancer that is caused…
September 25, 2026
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My mother’s journey through MAID
My mum was the sunshine. She was compassionate and kind, resilient and intentional. A cardiac ICU nurse for over 30…
September 4, 2026
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I live with mental illness. Why don’t I deserve the choice?
I don’t need MAID right now, but someday I might. I’m so rattled by the current discourse on medical assistance…
August 21, 2026
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Ian’s Story: A journey through dementia
Our story began in 2010 when Ian started to forget a few things at work. Some co-workers asked what was…
August 7, 2026
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Remembering Rebecca Luna
Rebecca Luna, or better known as WhereDidBecsGo online, was someone I had been following for more than a year on…
July 31, 2026
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