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Welcome to Talking Matters, a blog featuring updates, stories, and interviews from The Conversation Project. Check back each week for a new post!

When to Step Back
By Elizabeth Emmett, 03/17/2022

Elizabeth Emmett writes about the joys of raising her son, the challenges of navigating his illness, and the ways her role is changing as her son gets older and begins to advocate for himself.

Both of Joy Johnston’s parents preferred to avoid conversations about death, and she hesitated to press them. As time went on, she found, “What remained unsaid came with its own set of consequences.”

In moments of crisis, people often turn to faith for strength and hope. Anyone should be able to talk about their wishes through the end of life and have those wishes be understood and respected….

A Caregiver’s Kids
By Julia Bartel, 02/08/2022

Growing up, Julia Bartel spent many family vacations visiting and caring for her great-aunt Laura. These visits left lasting lessons about love, listening, and the importance of time together.