Both Ends of the Leash
A tender reflection on love, release, and the animal-human bond.
Coming June 21
Animal Companionship
Issue 2 · Coming June 21, 2026
Death, Dying, Grief & Care, Reimagined
A gentle, modern space for thoughtful perspectives on mortality
Our Summer 2026 issue arrives June 21, with reflections on presence, animal companionship, warm-weather vigils, gardens, and the tender complexity of choice at the end of life.
A Magazine Rooted in Dignity
We are a heart-centered digital space for reflections, stories, and practical wisdom that support more honest conversation about death, dying, and grief.
We believe that death is part of life, and that naming what matters can bring clarity, peace, and connection. Whether you are actively supporting someone through the end of life or simply exploring what it means to live with mortality in view, this magazine is your companion.
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Summer 2026 Issue · Arriving June 21
Four tender, practical features arriving June 21 for anyone tending grief, companionship, vigil care, and choice through the long light of summer.
Issue 2 arrives June 21.
This upcoming issue gathers reflections on what it means to tend, release, accompany, and stay present through the seasons that ask so much of the heart.
When it opens on June 21, you’ll find a tender animal-human bond feature, a contemplative garden practice, practical warm-weather vigil guidance, and an editorial reflection on presence and neutrality in medical aid in dying support.
Presence & Practice
What the Garden Teaches Us
A Death Doula’s Summer Practice: presence, tending, and what quiet growth can teach us about care.
Coming June 21
Vigil Care
The Summer Vigil Guide
Practical comfort, presence, and care in warm weather, with simple tools for families and companions.
Coming June 21
Choice & Presence
When Choice Enters the Room
Presence, neutrality, and care in medical aid in dying support.
Coming June 21While Issue 2 is getting ready for launch, the Spring 2026 issue remains available in the magazine archive.
Read Issue 1 →
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