We’re nearly halfway through March, and momentum for Death with Dignity legislation continues! States across the U.S. are still introducing new bills this session. In this newsletter, we also interview a compassionate death doula to explore their work and share guidance on navigating the complex emotions of anticipatory grief.
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
What do Wisconsin, Georgia, and Missouri all have in common? Read our blog to learn which states are still introducing Death with Dignity legislation this session, and how you can shape what comes next for Death with Dignity.Want to support our Death with Dignity movement where you live? Find the status of your state and learn what actions you can take today!
IN THE NEWS
“Many of us are conditioned not to ‘burden’ others or ask for help. But death and grief are times when we truly need community. The more people in your circle of care, the better. A death doula helps a patient build that circle together.”
We spoke with Oregon-based end-of-life doula Jamie Thrower about offering steady, holistic care at the end of life, and what she’s witnessed under the Oregon Death with Dignity Act in Oregon.
From champagne toasts before a chosen goodbye to friends sending someone off on their “next adventure,” Jamie has seen how preparation, presence, and community can transform even the hardest moments into ones of intention and love.
Read our blog to learn more about the role of a death doula at the end of life.
“Mortality does not diminish love. If anything, it intensifies it.”
In a new reflection, our Managing Director, Elia Lawatsch, writes about the powerful documentary, Come See Me in the Good Light, about Andrea Gibson’s cancer progression and the complex reality of anticipatory grief.
The film shows what can happen when people face mortality honestly: love deepens, conversations become more meaningful, and ordinary moments become extraordinary.
At Death with Dignity, these are the stories we hear every day from patients, caregivers, and loved ones navigating the end of life. Read more about Andrea and anticipatory grief on our blog.
KEEP BUILDING MOMENTUM FOR DEATH WITH DIGNITY
Across the U.S., we’re fighting to advance and protect end-of-life freedom, because your voice, your choices, and your loved ones matter. As legislative sessions move forward and new challenges arise, we stay focused on what matters most: supporting terminally ill patients, their families, and YOU.
Donate today to fuel this movement and safeguard end-of-life freedom for everyone, everywhere.
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