What it’s like to die from medical aid in dying medications.

[lizabethrobison]

My dear brother just died, 5 days ago, using this method, after suffering 2 years and 8 months from ALS. It was dignified, there was the opportunity for sweet goodbyes, peace came to him on his terms. Sweet dreams my dear little brother♥️

[sandraschultz]

Thank you Julie for all that you do. You bring a sense of peace to your followers, at least you do for me.

[ShelleybutyoucancallmeShell]

This video will help so many people and put them more at ease. Thank-you Nurse Julie.

[donnyarmstrong]

OH WOW... To see you, a person who has seen so much in her life, to see you get choked up like that sure helps understand how much you care for those in your charge!
Thank you for sharing this story. The way you tell it, the whole event seems peaceful.

[gabbi]

I’m 27 and I haven’t experienced anybody close to me, family or otherwise, passing. I can’t even fathom having to say goodbye. Even thinking of strangers saying goodbye to their loved ones makes me cry. My great granny is 97 now and time is getting short for her, but finding your videos has really helped me start to feel like it’s going to be okay.

[ittybittykittymama]

You are a very strong and compassionate woman, Julie. I am glad you chose to devote your life and your heart to nursing. We would be so much poorer if you hadn't! Merry Christmas!

[scottrussell]

Love your videos... they have really taught me what to expect and I appreciate it... yes I am in really bad health... my days are numbered.. just waiting for the good lord to call me home.. takes a special person to work in hospice... my x worked with hospice

[chrispaulus]

Julie, thank you so much for all the support your videos provided me the last couple weeks. Mom passed peacefully yesterday after a couple weeks in hospice. Hospice stopped 22 of mom’s 24 medication‘s. Mom had very good mental clarity after the medication‘s were stopped until the end. ❤

[patriciaharkin]

Wow, that sounds like a very intense experience. I do not agree with assisted dying but that is MY belief and I am not here to argue with anyone about it. I have sat with people who are actively dying, some family, some friends and some total strangers and it is a very moving experience.

[RachelEvans]

You are such an amazing, caring person....love you too!

[cltmeck]

I wish I could give you a hug. You are a beautiful courageous woman and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. If you ever need a hug or someone to lean on just reach out. And don't forget to take time for yourself as this is a tremendous weight to carry alone. Be safe always. 🙏❤️

[IamLinda_]

I hope and pray that my ridiculous state (Pennsylvania) will allow us to die with dignity if I get to that point in my life. My biggest fear is having to suffer for years with an excruciatingly painful illness before I die. I wish I had the means to move to a state that allows you to avoid the painful, humiliating, diaper wearing years. I do not ever want to end up in a nursing home. I worked at one and mornings were horrible! We'd wake the residents up around 6 am, basically violate them with a washcloth, and then set them up for breakfast. That is no way to spend the rest of your life.

[Tootsiepop]

Just another reason I choose Vermont to live in. All of us should be given this choice.

[nnmommy]

What a blessing you are to do many of us. My mom committed suicide @ home when I was 17. I found her & tried to recessitate her until the paramedics came. I wish I had known about the breathing back then because when I visited her in the hospital I had no idea what was going on. That was 46 yrs ago. I only found your channel 6 months ago & I am so thankful for your knowledge and willing to share your experiences. I understand what was going on with my mom. I think we need to educate everyone so that the transitions help the living cope. You are so cool! May the holidays bring you many blessings. 💝💖🙋🏼‍♀️

[beckyjohnson]

"It was a blessing, an honor and heavy." Yes. That's precisely it when you are with someone when they breathe their last breath <3

[tawneegaymoore]

Hi Nurse Julie,
My Dad died 11-11-2003, pancreatic cancer. My sister in law
bought me and my siblings a book called Final Gifts. It's stories written from Hospice Nurses from
all over the world. The stories were combined and a book was made. I read this book front to back, page by page, one page
at a time again and again. Final Gifts helped me understand what my dying Dad was going through.
Unfortunately my sister nor my brother even opened their book
so they would laugh at my Dad and tell him he was nuts when he communicated with the other
side or the Spirit World. I felt blessed to be able to witness that.
I've Loved Hospice Nurses every since and I Love You! Thank You for sharing your stories I find peace in them.

[melodiejohnston]

This is valuable information, and I appreciate your candour and insight. Thank you for all your work and for sharing your experiences. You are priceless. IMO

[MNP]

We have a loved one struggling right now. Drowning in his own fluids. So brutal and it doesn’t have to be this way. 😢

[cattoes]

My mother wanted the death with dignity option. She went through the interview process and had the medication delivered. She never used it. I wished we were better educated in the fact that when my mom stopped eating and drinking she would only have a couple days of consciousness left. That would of been the time to have the conversation about taking the medication. Once she slipped away into unconsciousness it took four more days before she passed. Love this post.

[alloralou]

Dying with Dignity should be available to anyone who chooses it.