The video is quite powerful, and an eye opener. It highlights the life of three individuals facing their death; Jim, Kitty and Ricky. There are conflicting emotions from deciding what is morally right or wrong by the dying one’s to as well as the difficulty that the dying and loved ones go through as death nears.
Jim Witcher had planned out his life. In addition, he had bought a farm in Louisiana in preparation for retirement. Unfortunately, his life changed when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic laterals sclerosis which affects the nerves and spinal cord. As a result, his dreams and aspirations were all shattered at his retirement age. The video takes the audience through the different stages as the disease progresses till the end when we …show more content…
We have all heard that life is short but we are never ready despite knowing that we are counting down our last days on earth. As you watch their stories each and every minute, one realises that life is precious. Kitty and Jim were both worried in the end and felt sad for those they are leaving behind. Conversely, the family members did not want to administer any drugs that would assist them to die or felt that they did not want to be there on their death bed.
Nothing prepares a family for a loved one’s final days. The last days are very difficult and demanding. Susan explains that when watching a person dying slowly at every stage, one can get angry and depressed. It is essential to note that there is not a standard for how someone should grieve.
Grief is a process that varies from one person to another. Talking is one of the strategies for coping with grief. Bottled up feelings can lead to stress. It is important to speak to someone one trusts and explain the emotions that they are going through. Talking is therapeutic and will help the person grieving to get an avenue of healing gradually. Another strategy is ensuring that they celebrate the memory of a loved one. If one needs to cry during the occasions like anniversaries or cry, this would be good as it will help in the healing
Jim Witcher had planned out his life. In addition, he had bought a farm in Louisiana in preparation for retirement. Unfortunately, his life changed when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic laterals sclerosis which affects the nerves and spinal cord. As a result, his dreams and aspirations were all shattered at his retirement age. The video takes the audience through the different stages as the disease progresses till the end when we …show more content…
We have all heard that life is short but we are never ready despite knowing that we are counting down our last days on earth. As you watch their stories each and every minute, one realises that life is precious. Kitty and Jim were both worried in the end and felt sad for those they are leaving behind. Conversely, the family members did not want to administer any drugs that would assist them to die or felt that they did not want to be there on their death bed.
Nothing prepares a family for a loved one’s final days. The last days are very difficult and demanding. Susan explains that when watching a person dying slowly at every stage, one can get angry and depressed. It is essential to note that there is not a standard for how someone should grieve.
Grief is a process that varies from one person to another. Talking is one of the strategies for coping with grief. Bottled up feelings can lead to stress. It is important to speak to someone one trusts and explain the emotions that they are going through. Talking is therapeutic and will help the person grieving to get an avenue of healing gradually. Another strategy is ensuring that they celebrate the memory of a loved one. If one needs to cry during the occasions like anniversaries or cry, this would be good as it will help in the healing