Jennifer Johannesen
MSc Bioethics – author of No Ordinary Boy

          

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Death is hardest for those left behind

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jennifer

The 2nd anniversary of Owen’s death was last Wednesday, Oct 24. Angus and I took the day off, and decided to go to the Toronto Zoo. Both boys loved going – we used to live about 10 minutes away and… Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief
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The world is going mad: my commentary on so-called mercy killings

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jennifer

I am reading with horror about the support of mercy killings of disabled children by their parents, a discussion recently renewed by blogging friends because of a documentary titled “Taking Mercy”, which aired on Global TV last month.  I will… Continue Reading →

Essays and Lectures death, ethics, euthanasia, mercy killing
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The body

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Jennifer

My son had died two days before. The autopsy had only just been completed and we hadn’t yet sorted out funeral details. Continue Reading →

True Stories death, Owen
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It’s enough to break your heart wide open

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jennifer

Protector of free speech, outraged critic of injustice and defender of Bubbies everywhere. Angus is his champion, his pal, his biggest fan. More than this. He is his brother. Continue Reading →

Essays and Lectures Angus, death, grief, Owen
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What remains

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jennifer

Owen’s ashes are still at Michael’s. This was supposed to be temporary – a holding place until we could make arrangements for a scattering, or a burial or a place at the mausoleum. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, Owen
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6 months. Already. Only.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jennifer

Owen died on October 24. A Sunday morning. 6 months exactly to Easter Sunday. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief
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A Sunday morning (excerpt 8)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jennifer

I saw his name on the phone display and wondered why he would be calling me at, what… 8:30? 9am? On a Sunday morning? Continue Reading →

True Stories death, Owen
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An update

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jennifer

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us in the last few weeks. I can find it hard to connect with others (especially in this forum) during such a deeply personal, inward time but I have certainly felt the love and compassion of those who have offered their kind wishes and support. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief, Owen
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How things are

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jennifer

Some photos… Continue Reading →

Day to Day Angus, death, grief
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Owen’s funeral

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Jennifer

No commentary yet. Below is the piece I wrote for Owen’s funeral, which was read aloud by our dear friend, Jen Weiser. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief, Owen

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