As my father approached death in 2023, I started to struggle with death anxiety. I turned to writing as a way to explore my fear. This is the fourth post of my death anxiety series, in which I talk about my father’s deathbed visions. These visions help me deal with fears about my own death, particularly when I imagine myself being alone when my time comes.

It’s frightening when you know a loved one is approaching death, but It helps when you know what to expect. I was much better prepared to support my mother through her end of life because I learned about the dying process. And my conscious engagement with my mother’s passing decreased my anxiety about my own death. This is the second post in my Death Anxiety series.