The ultimate mission of those involved in the “death positive” movement is to advocate for and acheive “a good death” which means death that is in line with one’s own individual values. The basic principle of a good death is to plan and prepare, allowing the dying person and their loved ones to come to terms with the inevitable. But in marginalized communities, this is not often the case. For some, violence and unexpected deaths are far too common. Tessa Love explores this issue for The Medium.

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Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully by Julie McFadden
Known online as “Hospice Nurse Julie”, Julie McFadden shares the valuable lessons she’s learned in her fifteen years as an RN in the ICU and…