The U.S. has fallen woefully short of providing an ecology of care for those most in need. And I have fallen short of creating an ecology of care for my loved ones, including the one who took their own life. What more might have I done to support this person, to assure this person that their life was a gift of great value?
This week’s viewpoint is very meaningful for me. I am likely the only contributor who routinely performs euthanasia. As a veterinarian it is an unpleasant reality of the job.