Go Until Failure

Abstract

Abstract: This essay begins with a daughter who has found out her mother's cancer is terminal. In response, she decides to change her life to be strong enough to support her mother. The reader experiences the different waves of grief that encapsulates end-of-life care from the perspective of a loved one. The narrator explores the struggles and the fear that surrounds putting pen to paper. The story includes topics of solidarity, pent-up distress, and personal growth.