Money vs. Death

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 ~ Jenni Johnson ~ Leave a comment

I'm not even sure how to approach this topic, but I'm compelled to write about it. The situation feels petty but genuine, heartless but frustrating, deserving yet I'm guilt-ridden. First, you need some backstory. It all began in December 2018 when my now-husband and I spoke to a paintball acquaintance, a health insurance agent, who … Continue reading Money vs. Death

Do You Have the Right to Die?

October 24, 2019 ~ Jenni Johnson ~ Leave a comment

I find myself trapped in a complex moral dilemma, and I'm not sure where I stand. It all started after reading a story about a 41 year old Canadian man who suffered from Motor Neurone Disease (MND) otherwise known in Canada as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Long story short, the healthcare funding he needed to … Continue reading Do You Have the Right to Die?