01/28/2026
💜Let's normalize talking about end of life wishes while you're healthy.
Forms and documents matter—but they can’t hold the full picture of who you are. Real clarity often comes from conversation: talking about comfort, values, faith, fears, independence, and what matters most if life ever looks different than you imagined.
Some of the most meaningful conversations happen alongside everyday life—while driving, cooking a meal, folding laundry, or walking together. When your hands are busy and there’s no pressure for eye contact, the conversation often feels less dramatic and more natural.
A few gentle places to start:
• What brings you comfort when things feel hard?
• Are there things you would want—or not want—if you were seriously ill?
• Who do you trust to speak for you if you couldn’t?
• What would you want your loved ones to remember most?
• What does quality of life mean to you?
Don't make it weird. These conversations don’t need a dramatic build-up or to happen all at once. Weave them in as organically as you would asking their opinion about any other topic--most of the time people enjoy having their opinion asked/giving advice. Be sure to reciprocate with your own answers as well--that way it doesn't feel one-sided. Your loved one will likely appreciate learning about your preferences, too!
Talking about end of life comfort is a way of letting the people you love know how to care for you well—and they can be an incredible gift during uncertain moments.
Have you found your sweet spot? Where—or when—do weighty conversations feel easiest for you to have?