Being my mom’s medical proxy was heartbreaking, but I’d do it all over again

Being my mom’s medical proxy was heartbreaking, but I’d do it all over again

This First Person article is the experience of Lynn Paulin, who was born and raised in P.E.I. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ.On Aug. 22, 2024, I received a text message from my mom.

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