Category Archives: VSED

The VSED Handbook is Back in Paperback

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Kate Christie

Update: As planned, I re-published The VSED Handbook through a distributor that utilizes Ingram’s network. As of right now (late on January 21, 2026), the paperback is available on Barnes & Noble, which will ship it to your home or … Continue reading →

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The VSED Handbook Banned by Amazon Due to Subject Matter

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Kate Christie

UPDATE JANUARY 22, 2026: The VSED Handbook is available in paperback and ebook from Barnes & Noble and via special order from independent bookstores under a new ISBN: 979-8994556900. E-book copies are available at other retailers, particularly Smashwords.com, who sells ebooks in every … Continue reading →

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The VSED Handbook

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Kate Christie

Hi all. I’m back with another new book. I’ve actually been in a good writing rhythm the past few months, despite falling while trail running and breaking my wrist at the end of February. Here’s a PSA (public service announcement) … Continue reading →

Posted in Illness, Nonfiction, VSED | Tagged end of life planning, medical aid in dying, stopping eating and drinking, VSED | 6 Comments

Let Me Tell You About My Mother II

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Kate Christie

“We have calcium in our bones, iron in our veins, carbon in our souls, and nitrogen in our brains. 93 percent stardust, with souls made of flames, we are all just stars that have people names.” – Nikita Gill On … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, Death with Dignity, Family, VSED | Tagged dementia, elder care, hastening death, VSED | 16 Comments

Let Me Tell You About My Mother

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Kate Christie

Let me tell you about my mother. She is an amazing woman. Not an easy woman, but then neither am I, as my wife would undoubtedly tell you; as my daughters will likely someday agree. My mother is a strong … Continue reading →