Guest blogger, Allison Jean Lester, writes about her beloved late parents who made it a point to tell their children exactly how they wanted to live through the end of their lives. She writes,  “What…

A minor family tradition–eating pickles at the dinner table–was a binding force for Dana Starr and her late grandmother. As her grandmother grew ill and death was no longer ignorable, they were able to sit…

Cleola Payne writes a heartfelt piece in remembrance of her late grandmother, Carrie Mae, whom she cherished through the end of her life. She invites readers into her grandmother’s intimate final days–days filled with caring…

When Clair Fisher was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, she became fascinated with the language and narrative around terminal diagnosis generally and cancer specifically. In her piece, she explores the following question: What if there was…

Brittany Young shares her story about how conversations with her abuela helped her grow comfortable with having serious discussions about end-of-life. Her story sheds light on the importance of making space for and intentionally listening to…

This month, we are focusing on supporting those new to The Conversation Project and/or our resources, and who are looking to spread this work across their community. This 30-minute recording helps you navigate our website so you…