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We strive to provide compassionate, lived-experience support and connection to people helping a loved one who is considering or planning for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) or those who are grieving a loss due to MAID.

JOIN THE CIRCLE OF SUPPORT

The Circle of Support is a monthly giving community that makes sure trained peer supporters are there for anyone who needs someone.

MFSS exists so families don’t have to face it alone. Our volunteers have all been through a loved one’s MAID journey themselves, and they show up for other families the way someone once showed up for them.
 
Join the Circle today by becoming a monthly donor and help us reach our goal of 50 monthly contributors.
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Whether you’re walking with a family member, friend, chosen family or someone in a non-traditional family structure through MAID, we are here to support you.

Help us support people affected by medical assistance in dying (MAID)


Now available: The Many Faces of MAID: What to Expect When Someone You Know Chooses Medical Assistance in Dying

The Many Faces of MAID is a compilation of stories from 17 people who have direct experience of their loved one choosing a medically assisted death. These stories facilitate real, emotional connections to the raw and uncensored experiences of the storytellers, and encompass a wide range of emotions, from easy to difficult and from expected to unexpected. The perspectives the storytellers offer are not complete accounts of their experiences. Rather, they are small glimpses into some of the intimate moments and emotions they’ve felt moved to share with others.

If you’ve read the book, we would appreciate your feedback on this short survey.

Donate a book: If you wish to donate a book to someone who has a loved one going through MAID, please click the donate a book button and under fund choose Faces of MAID – donate a book. The cost of a single book is $25.00.

Digital stories

Digital stories are one way of sharing our experiences and honouring those we’ve lost.

In this video, Sigrid shares the story of her husband’s journey with MAID after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Check out our YouTube channel to see more digital stories.

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