Death Fasting: A Son’s Powerful Story With Oliver Christen

In this deeply moving episode, author Oliver Christen tells how he supported his mother and her decision to embrace a death fast, creating a deeply spiritual experience for both mother and son.  After living a very full and active life, Oliver’s mother began declining in her abilities and mobility.  Quality of life was vitally important to her, and she began conversations with Oliver and his sister about the end of her life.  With the support of both her children, Oliver’s mom chose to utilize a death fast to move towards her death.  She made a conscious choice to meet death on her own terms.  Through conversations, laughter, gratitude, and acceptance, Oliver walked with his mom up to and through her death. His new book As She Chose, Oliver chronicles his experience, writing a guidebook for how to be present when the end of life is near.

Connect with author Oliver Christen: Website:  choosingtogo.com  Learn more about Oliver here Purchase your copy of As She Chose here Social media for Oliver Christen:  Instagram

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