Living with Dying

Susan – “Frontline caregivers”

Susan talks about how critical and wonderful frontline caregivers are and the importance of connecting with them.

Susan – “Control”

Susan talks about controlling our death.

Susan – “The process is interesting”

Susan talks about her role in the process of dying.

Susan – “How love changes”

Susan discusses the concept of how love changes and the role of the dying spouse.

Susan – “Beliefs”

Susan shares her personal thoughts on beliefs and what happens after you die.

Susan – “Grieving while dying”

Susan discusses grieving in the process of dying.

When Death Feels like a Thief

In the heart of my grief, at my frailest, all I could see was what was no more. I grieved all that was stolen from me by death; love, security and even my very self. Had I known the value of having every pocket of who I was, picked bare by grief, I would not have fought so hard to hold onto it all.

Susan – “Living life”

Susan discuss what it means to live life well.

Susan – “Diagnosis”

Susan discusses her diagnosis and her process of dealing with it.

Susan – “Legacy”

Susan explains her thoughts on three levels of legacy… material, spiritual and the dying story.

Susan – “Not wanting to be a burden”

Susan talks about the fear of dying becoming a burden and selfishness.

Susan – “Hope”

Susan talks about being pragmatic about her life and hopeful for her daughter.