By sharing her experiences and insights publicly, McFadden aims to provide comfort not only to patients but also to families who often carry deep fear into the final days. When families understand that their loved one is not suffering in the way they imagined, they can be more present, more peaceful, and more open to meaningful moments of connection.
In her view, talking about death does not make it darker. It makes it more human. It allows people to approach the end of life with understanding and calm rather than fear. And in doing so, it transforms one of life’s most difficult moments into something quieter, gentler, and filled with compassion.
