Episode 25: End of Life conversations: Anne & Greg's story

End of Life conversations  are tough conversations to start.      
We tend to avoid them because we don't want to cause upset, often we don't want to face reality and they may bring up uncomfortable emotions.  

Anne supported her partner Greg through his cancer diagnosis and his treatment.  But following a terminal diagnosis, they had to learn how to live in the face of death.   

Throughout their life together, Anne and Greg discussed everything, so it seemed only natural that following Greg's terminal diagnosis that their discussions included his end of life care.   They also spent time  planning his funeral and how he want his life to be celebrated and remembered.

For Anne and Greg there was nothing left unsaid.  They spent time together making practical preparations for Greg's death.  

What a gift this has been for Anne.     She felt confident that every descision she made, was exactly as Greg wanted it.  

When someone dies the shock and grief can make decision making more difficult.  But conversations prior to death, can be an act of love and  help soften some of  the anguish for those left behind 

This is Anne & Greg's story.