Together

A book for dying children

Tenderly written and beautifully illustrated, this unique book helps open up conversations between sick children, their families, caregivers, and medical team- so that no child ever dies with questions left unanswered, or sacred words left unspoken.

Beecher wrote “Together” for families who are coming to terms with the end of life of a beloved child. It’s for the dying child, and for all who love them. “Together” addresses all of the things that children think about as they prepare to let go of living... who will take care of their parents? Will their loved ones be able to feel their presence? Where will their energy go, and will they be remembered?

The book offers children and families the opportunity to process and understand life’s most challenging transition— together.

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“Together is a thoughtful and beautifully empowering book for young people who are facing the possibility of their own death. It is so desperately need and, until know, has been missing.”

— Angela Anderson, MD | Director of Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care at Hasbro Children’s Hospital

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The first printing of Together was funded by hundreds of donations from family and friends.

All proceeds from the first printing of the book are used to print and ship more copies.

About the Illustrator

Beecher is passionate about ensuring better outcomes and experiences for children and families coping with cancer and life-threatening illness.

I’ve had the honor of working with the world’s bravest children- those who have been in treatment for years on end with life-threatening illness. Too often, these courageous children and young adults pass away without a conversation about what happens next.

For their parents and caregivers, who are holding onto hope, it can be too painful or frightening to bring up the subject. From my years as a parent of a child who died of cancer, and leader of a nonprofit that works with children facing life-threatening illness, I have learned that children usually know when they are dying- but often keep their thoughts and questions to themselves for fear of upsetting their loved ones.

Through my end-of life doula practice, 1:1 grief support, and resources for care takers - I provide families with the tools and resources they need to communicate deeply during their child’s care and at end-of-life.

She offers children and families the opportunity to process and understand life’s most challenging transition— together.

Olivia Shea has been drawing and painting since she was a young girl.

She was 17 years old in 2014 when Beecher saw aa piece of her artwork on display and reached out to ask if Olivia would illustrate Together. Life took many twists and turns for Olivia, but Beecher knew that Olivia was the only person who could illustrate this book, and waited until Olivia was ready. In 2020, Olivia felt inspired to work on the project, and spent six months creating the artwork for Together.

Olivia is self taught, and feels honored to have her artwork included in this special project.

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I offer in-person, telephone, and online support services, adapting my approach to your specific needs. Contact me today to see how we can work together.