Abby, I actually tried to quote part of your thread so that I could reply, but it didn't put it in quotes (my above post). Just sharing a line from a song.

Amelia, thank you for sharing. Great idea by your t. fortunately, I have never directly had to face my own mortality. I have glimpsed at it indirectly when I lost my parents suddenly as a child. After my mother died (a few years after my father), despite the intense grief and pain, there was a stillness, a calm about me. I had nothing left to lose in my child's mind so I was free. I suddenly had nothing to fear anymore. It was over.
You exude that stillness and seem to have found more peace with every post. F... Those who doubt you or gossip or call u names. They are truly not worth your energy or time. I wish I had some wise or comforting words to offer you. But I do not. Words fail me here. Keep writing, keep talking, keep your head and most importantly, your heart. I am so glad that you are not taking this journey on your own.

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