‘We had to watch him struggle’: Readers share experiences on end-of-life care

The Independent gathered reader testimonies about end-of-life care. The collection opens with the quote “We had to watch him struggle.” Contributors describe personal experiences with terminal illness. Stories reveal emotional challenges faced by families. The pieces highlight gaps in healthcare support. Readers discuss the need for better palliative options. The compilation aims to raise awareness of end-of-life issues. It calls for policy and service improvements to ease suffering.