When someone has received a terminal diagnosis,
and they’ve been told they have less time
what this translates most to them, is that
they have been moved to the front of the line
A line no one wants to stand in
a line that can often bring fear
a line that changes everything for them
and lets them know that death is near
So many things are taken from them
most importantly, their autonomy and choice
leaving them dependent on everyone and everything
no longer having a voice
So, if given an opportunity to say goodbye to pain,
to end their suffering, and to feel free again
they need to know we support them
that we will not walk away
they need to know that whatever they choose
we are here to stay
by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez
A poem written for my new book "Dignity Day," which is about Medical Aid in Dying and
the decision a person might make to exercise their legal right to take end of life medications.
You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/cSPlG5f
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