What is a good death?
End-of-life doulas can help the dying have one.
In this Boston Globe Ideas story, I explore how end-of-life doulas can fill a critical gap in end-of-life care.
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Why was it so hard to bear witness to my father’s final days?
In this Boston Globe essay, I explore how the seemingly simple act of being present, of bearing witness in the face of impending death may be the most meaningful — and most difficult — thing we can do.
