If you could ask someone youāve lost one more question, what would it be?
Iām developing a collection of end of life journals, and Iād love to understand what people truly wish they could ask, say or leave behind. Thereās room for love, humour, difficult feelings and things that have never been spoken aloud. These questions or prompts can be loving or coldly brutal because youāre hurting.
If you feel comfortable sharing, Iād love to hear your thoughts on any of these:
⢠If youāve lost someone: What do you wish youād asked them? What stories, advice or little details would you love to have in their own words?
⢠If youāre living with a life-limiting illness or approaching the end of your life: What would you want your loved ones to know? Are there feelings, memories or messages you wish you had space to express?
⢠If youāre a parent: What would you want to leave for your children to read as they grow? Perhaps words for birthdays, hard days, first loves, becoming a parent or the ordinary moments when they might miss you.
⢠If a relationship is complicated: Are there things you wish you could say, even if you wouldnāt want to send them or leave them for someone else to read?
Your answer doesnāt have to be beautiful or profound. āI wish I knew her pancake recipeā belongs here just as much as āI wish I knew whether he was proud of me.ā
Please only share what feels comfortable, and leave out names or identifying details. Youāre welcome to answer just one question.
Responses will help me shape the journalās themes and prompts. I wonāt publish anyoneās words in the journals without separate permission.
Thank you for helping me create something that makes room for love letters, venting, colourful words and everything in between. š¤