The dying process is a dangerous place to bring a fixation on perfection and control. Death plans are expressions of what we value most in our lives, and sometimes reveal fragments of trauma and loss from earlier experiences. If we are not careful, we may feed the fantasy of control and independence that sets more of us up to fail and increases the potential grief and trauma our loved ones will carry.
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film to stream: Instructions on Parting
Instructions on Parting is a film that I have been talking about for the three years since I first saw it. I am thrilled to share this invitation to a discussion with filmmaker Amy Jenkins which includes a voucher that allows you to screen the film at home beforehand. While this film intimately documents the […]
