good life, good death, good grief

Theme 5: Brave New Worlds

Hospice

Hospice is one of those words most of us don't want to hear. It suggests other words – like terminal, incurable and death. Yet for the Cook family the actual experience of a hospice was surprisingly different.

 

Yesterday’s Gone

Is it brave or plain selfish to leave your spouse in these circumstances? You risk incurring the wrath and disapproval of family and friends. You feel guilt and perhaps shame. And yet perhaps such choices require colossal strength and single-mindedness, and are exemplary? And what of the other man? How will he fit into the picture?

 

Watching Me Watching You

Seeing yourself on screen can be embarrassing. But getting personal on camera can make you feel better, and bring the family together.



 

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