The Glass Half Full - a remarkable woman decides to attend a hospice and stop cancer treatment

Linda, 40, decides to stop cancer treatment even though she knows that this will probably shorten her life. The hospice turns out to be the opposite of what she expected - instead of gloom and death she finds a place of love and support that helps her come to terms.

[@gerrydixon619]

My son had bone cancer and had over 12 months of aggressive chemo. His cancer returned after the chemo stopped and he said, 'mum I have had enough.' He was 18 years old. He died about 5 months later. I totally get what Linda was saying, as sad as it was, her decision and I saw the after effects personally of what chemo can do.

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

@gerrydixon19 I'm so sorry you lost your son. My dearest friend was in hospice care after treatment didn't work. I was privledged to be at her bedside, holding her hand, as she passed. I will never forget how peaceful it was. Minutes before she passed, she opened her eyes and smiled. She said "oh mom, it is wonderful to see you". She was staring up at a corner of the room. She spoke to her mother and said she was excited to see her mon again. It doesn't matter what anybody says, but I saw Rina reuniting with her mom.

[@susanford2388]

I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. He sounded very brave & very mature for his 18 years on this planet. 🙏

[@jackieridley8465]

🙏💐

[@CMama612]

As a nurse I see many parents push their children to “keep fighting” and never accept the inevitable. I understand why, I am not criticizing them at all! …. but supporting your child’s decision to know what’s best for him is incredibly strong. I know a piece of your heart is missing and will be until you see your beautiful son again. I hope until that time comes you have had love and support and even some laughs. ❤

[@restingbitchface383]

My little sister is currently in home hospice. She started with lymphoma back in 2013 and now it's lung cancer that has spread basically everywhere. I am devastated that I am losing my sister but so thankful she can be home with us. I spend every waking moment with her right now.

[@sylvia1823]

❤

[@jonathantaylor6125]

Thoughts are with you ❤

[@tristanmason7405]

That’s awful I lost my oldest brother to cancer. I miss a lot of things since he is not here.

[@meganthursby2002]

@@tristanmason7405 so sorry for your loss🤍

[@sherylduncan9568]

This story is not about your sister.

[@fabiwilliams4644]

I'm a hospice nurse. We're all about quality of life & eventually quality of death. It's a safe place & a refuge.

[@loulou7963]

Until I lost my beloved mommy to ovarian cancer I had no concept of a good death. But it does exist and it’s absolutely vital

[@loiscassels8966]

I have been a hospice volunteer since 1998, after my Dad died in palliative care. I wanted to give something back so I’m still volunteering in hospice since then (it’s 2021 now). I love it.

[@leeevers8976]

Thank you!!!

[@susanlumley5547]

That's amazing! Thank you. It means so much to the patient and to the families. I remember our volunteer for my dad. ❤

[@tricialyons5441]

I was. Macmillan nurse for 10 years and loved it

[@michelledertinger]

i would love to do that type of volunteer work. how do you get involved in something like that?

[@loiscassels8966]

@@michelledertinger Maybe go online and look up hospice in your town. They will give you a training course. My place does a volunteer intake about twice a year. Good luck. It is a valuable service.

[@veddyveddygood]

Rest in peace Linda. She passed away 28/04/2012 at 41

[@kathysteiner9468]

Rest in Peace. Brave woman

[@ThePlaneterra]

I am facing hospice. I am looking forward to it now. Thank you. 💙

[@asmrmamaass6158]

How are you now ?

[@Kate-fi8oh]

God bless every hospice caretaker.

[@faithnaidoo7647]

Chemo shortens your life

[@karlaelvis9815]

Linda was so right when she said "death is just the next stage of the journey"... kudos to her for realizing that, and releasing fear of death.

[@adaharrisonn]

I'm sure she still has fear. It's really difficult to not fear death at all. But I'm sure she welcomes it now. :)

[@teijaflink2226]

It's scary that likely everything that was you stop existing. I really hope there is a spirit that lives on and that it doesn't forget everything.

[@lisawhite3648]

God Bless you❤If you are at Please God Bless you,!!f not Believe you are with will jesus.GOD BLESS YOU HONEY,

[@mariasoledadestebanpelegri397]

Así es 👍 la continuidad!!!!

[@mariasoledadestebanpelegri397]

Somos mucho más!! Ke el personajillo ke interpretamos aki, hay mucho más,.... Mucho más!!!

[@joannoriol6444]

It was finally so satisfying to see an end of life video with a person who is alone, not dating or married and no children. This is my situation, I had a son but he passed 6 yrs ago a heartbreak of giant proportions. If he was still here I guess I would prolong my life just to see him everyday. But in my situation, I think I would feel like this lady. We all are going to pass. If I am ever in this station I will reflect on this video. This was a very important video.

[@cateyes9205]

I am sorry you lost your son. I have a tear in my eye thinking of that kind of pain!

[@joannoriol6444]

veronica helms thank you for your kindness, and understanding of that heartbreak. Bless you 🌻

[@JamieWoganEdwards]

Very sorry for your loss. My sister has gone through the same loss. Some of my heartbreak comes from watching hers. My nephew was so loving and caring. I hope you find some peace and comfort.

[@hydie0073]

Joann Oriol I am so sorry for the loss of your son...Bless you!

[@joannoriol6444]

Jamie Wogan Edwards thank you for understanding my pain, bless you 🌻

[@franceswitham8214]

I lost my brother on Feb 13, 2018. He had fought for so long and then he came to this same place in his life. It was best for him. I miss him so.

[@jackieridley8465]

🙏💐

[@ReadingswithLinda]

Hospice is a gift for humanity. It bridges life and leaving earth to move on. Truly angels that work there.

[@clairebentley8813]

@cinnamon222, she was not a rich lady. The Hospice is a charity and runs on donations and the goodwill of amazing volunteers. I am the friend in the video and I miss Linda every day of my life.

[@mavisetmon8437]

Claire if you want to talk about your friend Linda I'm here for you!

[@deewalker6047]

clair this video has caused an epiphany in me I too am approaching the end of my journey here and because of the way Linda explained her thoughts I have been able to clarify mine. I feel so at peace right now and feel as though i can face the end of my life with dignity and gratitude for the love i have known and the things i have achieved. god bless you for being such a staunce friend to a truly brave and honest lady

[@mcee967]

+Claire Bentley what a very special friend Claire and what a lovely strong beautiful lady your Linda was..best wishes,Mary

[@GIguy]

Claire Bentley I'm so sorry for your loss, but it's so nice to know she didn't die in horror, but in peace, now, she truly at peace waiting for you. As a man who's died once already, I know death isn't an ending, but simply, a transition to the next part of existence, god bless xo

[@brendar9363]

I am also on the journey and I completely agree.

[@therange4033]

What a brave, beautiful woman. She will have passed as I write this in 2022, but I hope her journey was as beautiful as she was.

[@sstacey3812]

These people are amazing we have nothing to moan about. God bless them all xxx

[@mornettepotgieter3034]

I always believed you don't judge other's until you have walked their lifes path. We are not human beings having a human experience but spiritual beings having a human experience. Death is leaving the physical world to return to the spiritual world. Linda is at peace. 💖

[@carasmussen27]

it is all a personal choice. Do not judge others when you have no idea. This is a good video. Hospice can help people.

[@ronnyng]

Absolutely. It's between you and your Maker. Anybody outside that equation is IRRELEVANT!

[@simplyrise5217]

Absolutely 👌

[@cpmffeilberg4970]

That's right just as palliative care was great for mom. The last day I saw mom alive, January 13 2019, I left palliative care for the last time where I knew mom was in good hands. Mom went to palliative care on Jan 13 and died peacefully 2 days later, January 15th 2019. She had a "good death" in that she had no pain, had seen me, we had a great final conversation., and died in a beautiful setting staffed by people I knew genuinely cared for both her and I. Mom I miss you dearly and love you. To McKenzie Health care in Ontario Canada staff, I thank you all so very much for your gentle care of my mom, and your genuine kindness with me. I would take palliative care myself should the need arise. RIP mom.

[@camshaftshaft2711]

The hospice was wonderful to my father they never let him suffer one bit he had full control ! He had stage 4 bone cancer and it was everywhere in his body but the hospice they took care of him when my mom could no longer ! We all took turns staying with my father and we gathered every day to be with him ! The staff treated him like he was their father I was truly amazed at the care and compassion ! They really brought back my faith in humanity! When the pain became to much for dad they put him to sleep ! He looked so peaceful when he was asleep no pain in his face at all ! He passed away 2 days after being sedated we didn’t even realize he had passed it was so peaceful! I have the most respect for hospice workers and volunteers! After our experience now my wife is a volunteer at the hospice! It’s not about dying it’s about living your last days as best and happy as you can ! I hope I’m so lucky to get help like that in the end ! ✌️👏

[@priscillamatheny]

It breaks my heart that this needs to be said... i wish humans understood that love is the absence of judgment; love one another and understand one another. Love you all

[@faithnaidoo7647]

You do not lose your independence in hospice.You can do as you please.My mother had the most amazing experience in hospice.I am so grateful for hospice

[@mimistans7715]

I agree. My mom’s nurses were awesome!

[@redeyeboy1000]

We will all die one day, very strong lady be proud of what you achieved linda.

[@ashar1380]

This environment should be more the norm instead of the cold clinical medical setting.......Just to hear the birds singing , smiling friendly faces,chats,good nutrional food, massages...... is like a home from home....

[@khananme]

Totally remarkable woman. I wish I could have known her. We all have a lot to learn from her story. May she rest in heaven.

[@audreyabdo7719]

I lost my mom to cancer, at first I begged her to do everything to fight as she was still young and she said she wanted her dignity. She changed her diet with mostly vegetables and fish and fruit she elected to have hospice to come to the house to help her. She lived longer than was thought and could walk almost until she passed on. I thank God for a brave lady my mom, her change of diet, and the hospice. I could not care for her full time and she wanted to be in her home. They were so wonderful and supportive. I thank God for helping us to get through all of this and the loss of a beautiful woman that looked beautiful even though her soul was with the angels. She had dignity. God bless this lady and her strength.

[@hydie0073]

Audrey Abdo I'm so sorry for your loss hun...Bless your heart! ❤

[@cpmffeilberg4970]

Condolences to you. I lost my mom in January of 2019 and am struggling with my grief but the comfort I have is that she died knowing I love her and I knew she loved me. RIP dear moms. You are very missed by many of us. ☄☄☄☄☄☄☄☄👼👼👼👼👼👼😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇💔💔💔💔💔😭

[@mirianansotegi9590]

@@cpmffeilberg4970 I lost my mom in Jan 2019 as well. Miss her so so much. Huge hug🐾😽🌺

[@loulou7963]

I’m very sorry for your loss. I lost my beloved mommy to ovarian cancer and she was incredibly proud and dignified always. It took so much for her to wash herself but she did it right up to the very end. 💕

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

Yes, hospice in some cases can really extend life because of how comfortable they make people. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@melissahall4060]

What a strong woman and can I say the hospice facility is absolutely amazing. Much love to all x

[@queenhoneybee.7772]

I am viewing this lovely lady's video once again. It regularly comes up in my feeder - often when I am feeling at my lowest. It is as if Linda is sending me a message to say "Come on, get up and fight! I did it and I had terminal cancer!" Linda, you have given me so much hope, strength and inspiration! God bless you and rest in peace, Dear. 🌹

[@patmcgaw6266]

You haven’t been on here for couple days, are you okay.? Been worried, hope you are getting stronger and be home soon , love and light and healing from Oz 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐨🐨🐨❤️❤️

[@quintentell1082]

Hello I'm que

[@cpmffeilberg4970]

I've seen this before and like yourself it came back in my recommendations. I decided to research it as I'm really struggling with my grief over mom who died Jan 15th 2019. God bless y'all and RIP to our dear loved ones who have gone on ahead. 👼😇💔💔💔💔🤗🤗🤗🤗☄

[@khananme]

Yes, I come back maybe once every year. I feel like she was a friend at one time.

[@susanwarner8901]

Linda, what a special lady you were. So much dignity and respect. R.I.P Lovely lady.

[@RandellResneder]

Thank you to who posted this. I am 44 with leukemia and Cerebral Palsy while I was on oral chemo it was painful. Why not focus on quality weather than the length of life. I will miss out but I do not want to suffer I want to be with my Heavenly Father.

[@JamieWoganEdwards]

Heartfelt wishes of comfort and peace.

[@patriciathomas1533]

I feel so sorry & sad for you God bless

[@patriciasaliba8911]

Randell Resneder h

[@upstatenewyork]

❤❤❤ to you.

[@aleksandrazimpel8097]

My heart goes to you. May you be happy and peaceful 🥰

[@robinbush8259]

She must have been a lovely friend ❤️ RIP

[@Sobig315-k7k]

I work in a hospice... Its the most amazing place I've ever been involved with.. ❤️❤️❤️💕💖

[@blindsey1043]

Wow your amazing!

[@Sobig315-k7k]

@@blindsey1043 many thanks.. Not amazing really.. Just trying to help out and be kind. ❤️

[@mimistans7715]

Bless your heart!

[@Sobig315-k7k]

@@mimistans7715 And you Marcia.. 🙏❤️

[@IwasBlueb4]

ive had cancer, but it wasnt terminal....but id never have Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy....I dont take antibiotics or many other meds.... I can so understand her....I am so gald shes getting this wonderful treatment....I saw a video of a man with cancer, in a hospice and he said that since hed been there, he has no pain and no fear whatsoever...all his fear has been taken away

[@suemount6042]

Claire Bentley your friend was and is amazing many blessings to you for being her rock when she needed one and seeing her safely home.

[@heavenonthehorizon777]

As an RN for 20+ years in critical care I must say she is correct in saying that the "medical" practiced in the hospital is less about the emotional care and more about the physical needs aspect of care. I highly dislike that part of my job. Nurses are ALWAYS requesting more staff so we can give the more human emotional side more care and tenderness. We are so over burdened with too many severely ill people that it leave literally no time to really be a NURSE. I am currently looking to move over to Hospice Nursing. Both my parents were patients of Hospice and they are wonderful. My father was 47 and my mom was 57 when the were diagnosed with cancer. I also have worked with Hospice Nurses in my profession of critical care. I am so burned out from the medical side of Nursing. It is all about money in my opinion. Hospitals think of money and not the patients. It is a very sad thing. Bless her.

[@lesleysmith1159]

I did hospice homecare for about 18 month to 2 years. I loved that I didn't have to run in and run out of the house. You had fewer visits in a day and could really spend time with the patients and their families. Sadly some doctors see it as a fail that they couldn't save the person and refer too late. When I used to do admissions people would be surprised that it wouldn't be death and miserable, instead we encouraged them to make the life they had let to be as well as they as they could. My longest admission was 4 hours and I was exhausted at the end ! We could tell them that we would provide symptom control and some cases could actually tell the patient what drugs we could use from notes we got from their PCP who they stayed with plus their specialists. Telling people that we would control their symptoms to the best of our ability took a lot of the stress away. It was wonderful that you could give so much. But that burns you out as you have nothing left for you. Through a colleague I went to nutrionist and went on to mega vitamins' which helped as she said that the stress was taking away any nutrients that were coming in. It stopped the temper, not sleeping, not eating etc. When I left and brought in my boxes of supplies and walked away the feeling of whiplash went away. Yes it is a wonderful job with not much technical needs, but it is still a job you can burn out in too. You have the choice of care of working inpt or homecare. I had been doing various home cares before switching. If you choose to do this you have to look after yourself as well. Sorry this post is so long and I am sure it will be edited but I wanted to try and show the pros and cons of the job.

[@cindykinser7850]

lesley smith Bless you.... may you to live long and have much joy

[@hydie0073]

Heaven on the Horizon I agree with everything you said... I was a CNA for 15 yrs and I loved being on the front line..but nursing homes are so short of help it is the saddest thing ever to see how fast you have to go because there is not enough help! Then I became a ENT and they teach you how to not show emotion... I couldn't...so sad...Bless you for the work you do!

[@cpmffeilberg4970]

God bless nurses. I know you're an awesome bunch of people. Mom was very blessed to have nurses, both in ICU, the 3 months she was there and in palliative care where she died peacefully 2 days after going there. These nurses gave her much love and were wonderful with me, even though I called 6x a day because living in a nursing home myself limited the amount of visits I could have with mom. They never got impatient with my frequent calls and always told me please keep calling as often as you wish. Mom lived her nurses as much as I did and never had a complaint about her care, which, knowing my mom was exceptional. Her doctors were also great. I salute all of you nurses and all doctors, especially those if you working in intensive care and the rough things you deal with daily. Just know I love y'all dearly and wish nothing but the absolute BEST for you. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️😇😇😇👼👼👼☄☄☄🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@kbarnes8953]

To everyone who met this amazing woman,you are so lucky.She is so inspirational 💕 As a palliative care nurse,I meet so many incredible people 😘

[@blindsey1043]

Thank you for caring treating the dying

[@patriciakelly69]

What a brave young woman. I think her decision was the right one. I watched my daughter in law going through chemotherapy and at the end she chose to stop. It’s about the quality of life. X

[@romycullen17]

makes my feel lighter to know she had this "good time" before passing. Treatment is so harsh, stressing, just horrible, not against it but I'm glad she got some caring, stress free time. Wish everyone could be given some love before they passed. I find some doctors to be rather harsh, or maybe has just been my experience. Rest in peace Linda.

[@irisrose4732]

Not some, but many so-called "doctors" if you ask me. This is coming from a person who almost went into medicine, had a doctor for a father, RN for mother, and have dealt with many narcissistic, smug, dismissive health professionals who shouldn't even be practicing, IMHO. I've seen the ugliness, especially while my mother suffered a long cancer diagnosis, until she passed. Now I have no tolerance, especially when one of them dismisses my symptoms/concerns. Next! It's just hard to find a good doctor that seems to actually give a damn about your health. I am learning to advocate for my own health and well being; we all have to.

[@petelovesbevsills]

I could not agree more with this very brave Linda's decision to no longer have any more treatment. The most perfect decision ever. As for the Hospice I am at a loss for words to describe their love, care and the incomparable level of professionalism that prevails at EVERY hospice in the UK. My civil partner of 47 years was diagnosed with lung cancer and he immediately said to the doctor "I do NOT want any life lengthening treatment' and was dead within 3 months. How priveledged we were that we had the opportunity to tell each other of the intense and deep love we had for one another and to say thank you for the most memorable 47 years together. Many people don't ever get that chance. Claire Bently you are one hell of a special, kind and caring friend that one 'bumps' into rarely in a lifetime. Hats off to you and to your beloved friend Linda!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[@terrycornett3003]

GOD bless you Pete.

[@Surdeigt]

I’m so sorry for your loss❤️ I hope you are doing well ❤️

[@sandella11]

How wonderful that Linda has these loving people around her. Love and support is the most important thing, I think....when someone decides enough is enough. I’m 73 yrs old and have several health issues, but I live in the US. I’m still able to care for myself, but each year, my health issues seem to worsen. it’s time to allow all people who are tired of the hurting, the poking, different treatments, different meds....these individuals have been thru enough...and they know that the end is coming. They need someone to help support them in their journey out of this life. My daughter passed 9 yrs ago. Heart disease. She was 37 yrs old. My older daughter knows what I want if I get really badly ill. If I can’t eat or take care of myself...I just want to say goodbye to all the grandkids (all adults...and I helped raise every one of them) and my older daughter...just family. I’d like to go swiftly and peacefully, if it’s possible. Very informative video which tugged at my heart strings. Hospice workers = earth angels. 💖

[@suey8227]

I came across the video by accident and i enjoyed it so much. What a courageous lady.

[@mandypollyn9257]

I could not turn this off. What a very special person this lady was. I believe like her she did the right thing. God Bless to you.xxx

[@loulou7963]

When my beloved mommy was first diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer all I could see was fighting non stop for everything I thought she should have. Anything I could grab on to you keep her here with me I fought like a tiger for and I could see no further than this. It took me a very long time to understand the concept of quality of life and quality of death and this must always come first for her. 🙏🙏

[@jackierowe380]

My late sister went through horrific chemo , with pancreatic cancer, was it worth it ? I think it was not .

[@mistybehave4886]

My partners gran had cancer refused treatment as she was a carer for her husband and was grieving for her son, we had numerous chats about it and she said no because when they open you up a lot of time it spreads, she coped on paracemotol and lasted 6 years so now I think she did the right thing and she died at home like she wanted and she was a wonderful lady miss her so much x

[@megsley]

it was still your sister's choice, and you should respect it at the very least.

[@vallivergano239]

I'm currently going through this, and no, it isn't worth it. I'll stop treatment because it's just too horrific on the body.

[@juditsomi4287]

​@@megsleyWhy would she respect it? They accepted it, they didn't have to love it. And supposedly all those left behind got their share of trauma from watching their loved one struggle with the inevitable. Nobody will try convince their loved ones to stop treatment and move on to palliative care. Doctors should try, though, when the time has come...

[@rickthiel4076]

Very strong woman. Very positive and very strong.!

[@michg8969]

God speed Linda! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@tlinhart6238]

This is an absolutely beautiful video. It's also a very important video. Thank you.

[@hydie0073]

T Linhart yes it is very important..id like to find more like this video...everyone should watch this!!

[@mariaparker7545]

What a lovely lady I hope her new adventure does her justice ...........I too agree with her decision to stop all treatment, why prolong the agony more than you have to..

[@lunis471]

What a lovely lady she was. RIP. Thank god for this place and the peolle in it x

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello Liz

[@faithnaidoo7647]

Hospice is beautiful.I will gladly go there.The care is beautiful.Nurses are amazing

[@gehlen52]

Courageous Lady, coming to terms. Hope I have that same courage.

[@choomeiz6590]

gehlen52 likewise...

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

What a wonderful perspective she has, imagine it now! RIP

[@A-FrameWedge]

I can see how Hospice can make you feel more secure, being that if you need care you don’t need to go to the emergency room and deal with that whole mess.

[@lesleysmith6821]

It is always your choice what you do with your body. Doctors sometimes see death as a failure instead of it being a part of life. When I worked as a home hospice nurse, patients were always suprised that we weren't doom and gloom and talking about death. It was a wonderful experience seeing people's symptoms get under control so they did have as good a quality of care that we could.

[@marynewton2774]

I LOVED being a social worker for a hospice. It’s such a pleasure to be allowed into someone’s personal situations

[@patriciakelly69]

The staff are amazing. And her loving friend who understands and supported her decision is amazing. X

[@crystalinabacteria3430]

Just watching her being relaxed & having a foot massage made me feel relaxed!

[@brendar9363]

I LOVE this woman.

[@mikeconlon5851]

God bless you Linda RIP xx

[@MegaCaprice123]

So sad, but the hospice sounded the ideal place to be. Poor girl, too young to die, but her time here was at an end. Very brave young lady. God rest her Soul. With love to her family and her friends.❤

[@pamcarter6595]

What a beautiful person she is inside and out..the hospices place she is at WOW remarkable.. what a great video..🙏🙏

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello Pam

[@mcddetectrespect.7467]

What a brave and lovely person she is.

[@patriciakelly69]

What a beautiful human being Linda is in this touching view of her humanity in life. So glad I got to see her journey. A big thank you to the wonderful people who work and make the life that these patients have left a wonderful place of compassion, respect and love to bring their lives to the end of a journey. I would like to think that everyone suffering a terminally ill diagnosis would have the opportunity to be supported like Linda. Thank you so much for sharing, I feel really honoured. Xxx 😘

[@janedoe-ex5wo]

Bless her memory. Thank you for this video.

[@temperhollow7716]

Chemo is a terrible poison with very very limited results. How empowering that Linda took control of her body and her life. I would do the same. I hope she is back in paradise.

[@jacquelinelarsen6159]

Wow, that is a blessing, to have such quality care at the end of your life. ❤️❤️❤️

[@josephpetrillo2243]

This person is a inspiration. Thank you...

[@tammyshuttleworth4465]

Linda...sweet Linda!!! thank u for sharing your journey with us. I enjoyed this video so much, it brought tears to my eye's and also touched my heart in many ways. Linda you are a beautiful woman, u are very brave , but most of all a fighter & a true inspiration!!!! SENDING LOTS OF FRIENDLY LOVE FROM TORONTO CANADA 🇨🇦😇❤

[@Ava_Orchid]

I am a terrible advocate for myself. I would end up going through dozens of procedures and absolute hell simply to not upset my medical people. God bless me with someone to advocate for me if something like this occurs or when I am dying if I have foreknowledge of it. What a lovely woman

[@upstatenewyork]

you can do it

[@missyrivas8623]

I understand this feeling. This is why having an advanced directive is so important. My husband knows everything I'd want and not want- but God forbid something happens that he isn't able to advocate for me, I'd have all my wishes known. I have 5 daughters, but I wouldn't want them making decisions in such a high stress situation. They're still quite young and I would need them taking care of each other

[@stephanieboond5082]

R.I.P Linda goodnight XXXX ❤️❤️😢

[@YTfancol]

What a beautiful, wise, brave woman

[@marychav]

It is true that hospice care is better than prolonging your life living with pain and anguish. My sister lived for 16 years with pain and anguish waiting for a liver transplant. The last five years weakened and took what little life she had in her. In March of 2014, she decided to opt for hospice care. The 1st of May of 2014, she finally expired. The hospice people had more care and compassion than the doctors ever did. If I ever find myself in this situation, I will go with hospice right away. The life that was given to my sister was not worth all the pain and agony she endured.

[@ang615ushk]

+Mary Chavez Strongly agree. But all depend on how is the cancer.

[@jamierupert7563]

That is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry about your sister. That should NEVER happen.

[@Bishop2155]

No it’s not I used to be a nurse to the elderly who was heading towards end of life, hospice is generally considered a place where people go to die despite the fact a lady in the video states otherwise, hospice workers make you comfortable towards the end of your journey and people choose this instead of dying in hospital it’s like being at home if you like.

[@WingedMatchbox]

I just read further that she passed away. She was brave and insightful

[@karlhanso]

Linda Hopkin July 18, 1971 - April 28, 2012 rip

[@02dreams49]

Thank you very much for sharing your story Linda. You are inspirational

[@redsloane879]

Such a fabulous video. Hospice is wondeful...my dad died in one. I had no clue what they were about...and thought if I can't die at home I'd love to be in hospice. Many thanks to Linda for sharing her time💖

[@LORICY1966]

Love her accent. God Bless. RIP

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello

[@satkrapp7697]

@@fredwillins3910 hello.. Hell o

[@mariolaloboz6352]

Thank you for this video....Im alone and is good to think it is gone be ok even at the end

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello Mariola

[@hydie0073]

I find her to be such a down to earth lady who in my opinion is so honest and brave.. I believe she has truly made peace with her situation and I believed everything she said.. I know she wasn't saying all that because she didn't want to show fear or receive sympathy .. I think she is an amazing young woman and I could of listened to her all day! She so full of grace she actually glows..how wonderful it would feel to be totally at peace after being dealt a diagnosis like hers especially at her age...She is a beautiful soul..I would love to tell her how much respect I have for her and how her story has touched my heart and soul deeply...Thank you for sharing her beautiful story... God Bless you Linda ❤RIP❤

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello

[@gabbyelliott-stokes9591]

I have so much respect and love for people who help others pass on ie hospice workers, palliative carers, nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors. It's so heartbreaking seeing people pass away but they are there for them and they help them.

[@fredwillins3910]

Hello Gabby

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

I went through cancer and thankful I'm still here. It's such a difficult journey. So much pain, physically and mentally. I was lucky to hv a very loving husband and family who helped me through. He is now gone but I still hold on to a little note he gave me. It read: Even if you are left with one hand & one leg, I will still be around..

[@miahleissa9599]

Thank you for sharing this touching and inspiring story.

[@annecarrick8168]

What an amzing woman May her gentle and beautiful soul rest in peace.

[@1951kvk]

I feel very much the same as Linda. I feel I've done more in life especially in terms of helping people than I could have ever imagined and so have had a very fulfilling life. I had an amazing family and friends and wonderful spiritual guidance and support. When it comes to dying my wish is not to be in pain. I am looking forward to the next stage of my journey.

[@Sarah1920s]

Mary Therese McCool praying for you

[@cpmffeilberg4970]

God bless you dear Mary. 👼👼👼😇😇😇🤗🤗🤗

[@jerroddooley374]

She seemed like such a precious person.

[@maryisabel2115]

I'm thankful for these videos, we need supportive material for anyone going through ordeals, I feel like I want to be there for amazing souls like her, I'd be blessed to have that benefit

[@JohnTownsendcgeekwannabe]

Love you all.... be blessed

[@glynisansara]

A remarkable young woman and a remarkable friend, Claire.

[@donnieraveling188]

so much courage and love for herself in this woman. I have ALS which has no cure and have decided to NOT seek treatment so no machine or feeding tube. My breathing is not full and gets worse daily. I am terminal and have NO spouse like this woman.

[@gillyphipps4457]

So sorry

[@nancychuba2823]

So sorry for her loss so young ,RIP Linda 🎍🎇🌻⚘🌷🌻⚘🌷⚘🌷

[@christinehillman1547]

So very comforting to listen to this - brave lady

[@aliciaclifford2765]

What a sweet friendship they have. 💛💛

[@belanteomero]

Her powers of introspection and clarity of thought are inspirational.

[@daisyguzman8481]

True amazing person

[@RaymondNok]

My mom was in a hospice. They thought she would die, but my mom is one tough, stubborn cookie.

[@artfromtheheart6844]

What a beautiful strong woman.. God Bless 🙏

[@bonitajukes2784]

What a brave women you are. Wow must be so hard to make such a decision. God bless you.

[@thekevenoclocknews3316]

An absolutely beautiful person. Very inspiring. Maybe too bad she didn't have any kids, all I can think of. We need more people like her. Very rare, that I feel such empathy. Truly amazing gal.

[@Genevieve8002]

This was a very engaging, moving and inspiring account of Linda's journey. Very admirable, thank you for sharing your story Linda.

[@abdoolhamidburtally4927]

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[@boldandcourageous4176]

This was an honest and beautiful story! Thank you for uploading

[@mariaa6918]

This is an amazing young woman. I totally think on the same lines......so greatful for her input. Thank you💞

[@patriciacurnutt7669]

Such a brave women

[@annecarrick7227]

What an amazingly brave person.

[@a.wilkins1708]

What an amazing lady. Makes me want to work in a hospice.

[@jewgirl952]

So wonderful. In the U.S., hospice is for a person who has only 6 months or less left. This sounds like a wonderful experience.