can you talk to the those about to die?

I can't do it. I just can't. My voice starts shaking, and I'll eventually start to cry. It's not easy, especially if the person in question is a loved one.

No, I never had such experience with my life time though. Is it scary, or pretty interesting to you? For me, it might be a scary moment. A person about to leave this world, and you have to be on side with him or her. Besides my parents, I don't think I would be brave to do that.

I wouldn't mind being with someone in their last hours. I worked in a nursing home for a time and was with people that were dying. I especially wanted to be with those that had no family there. I felt like I would want someone to be with me..even if it were a comforting stranger. I might have something that I want to say and sometimes just having someone to hear is important. It's also a comfort to see how at peace that most people are with the fact that they are going.

Nearly four years ago our entire family was at the hospital with my grandmother when she was at the end of her days. It was very difficult for me because just a week before she had been a vibrant 86-year-old woman who was anxiously awaiting the birth of her second great-grandson. Then, exactly a week after Paul was born she passed away. We did all cry, but I also felt a certain peace because of the fact that I knew she wasn't suffering with her life anymore.

yes, i do understand your feelings... it really isn't an easy thing to do. when i was younger i confess i did the avoid the issue thing, however as i've got older and found that only dealing in the here and now is by far the best way, it's different. i have lost several friends over the last couple years, a couple were sudden with no clue, but several were facing up to the inevitable.they only wanted to speak about the reality of the situation. voice their own concerns - and sorrows. it takes a lot out of you, but when you speak with honesty, and as normally as possible, it does help. however tough you find it, as a friend you must be there hun, face it along with them and their family. normality is a huge part of coping. most people with severe health problems do think of the effects on their family and friends rather than themselves, so least i feel i can do is meet them head on. hope this helps hun x

its a very serious matter.If given a chance I will gladly do it but I hope I will not blow and spill the chance given to me just because my heart is overflowing with pity.

I really have no idea how people manage to do it since I couldn't do it. I'd be crying but there are people that can run into burning buildings while for most of us we run out. It's awesome that there are people that can do this but we just aren't all cut out for that kind of thing.

No I haven't, and I have no idea how it will affect me or how I will deal with it.

I have never experienced this either, but I think I wouldn't know what to say. I would probably just sit there and hold their hands... maybe let them teach me their last lesson.

I am a nurse by profession and when I was still a student, I've seen cases of patients dying. Luckily, they weren't my patients. I can't seem to talk to patients who are dying especially to their loved ones. I just don't think I can handle it yet.