How to talk about death and dying

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Death can be an uncomfortable and scary topic. But J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and author ofย As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve, says talking about it can help us prepare for and process death โ€” our own and those we love. On this episode of Life Kit, Park shares how to support someone whoโ€™s dying, what death can look like, and how to consider death without obsession or fear.

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