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Personal Stories

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We invite you to read and watch these personal stories to help you better understand how to get started in making your own end-of-life plan, or how to talk to your loved ones about your wishes for your own end-of-life experience.

Norma McKinney
Norma McKinney

Medicare: Another Planning Step

Sharmon Figenshaw
Sharmon Figenshaw

Sometimes You Just Say YES!

Donna Smith, MD
Donna Smith, MD

ACP is Prologue for the Next Act

Sharmon, Lori, & Lisa
Sharmon, Lori, & Lisa

Gaming Advance Care Planning

Elizabeth Coplan
Elizabeth Coplan

The Play’s The Thing for Advance Care Planning

Sue Bergmann
Sue Bergmann

No Better Place

Sandy Adams
Sandy Adams

How I Became an ACP Believer

Understanding Love
Understanding Love

Understanding Love

Share Your Story

Sharing your personal experience provides a valuable resource for others. It helps when people can read what others have been through, whether it was the process of preparing for end of life, or when dealing with the loss of a loved one. We invite you to share your personal story with us and with the Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest community. Email us your story, preferably 500 words or less, along with a photo if you wish. We will let you know once your story has been posted.

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    It starts with a conversation

    Don’t wait for a crisis. Communicate your wishes about care you want if you cannot speak for yourself. Make and share decisions today to reduce the burden on your loved ones tomorrow.

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