In the spring of 2024, my grandmother chose to die with dignity. As she looked into her future, she made the bravest, most intentional decision one could ever be tasked with making. To end her own life, on her terms.

Over the next 10 days, in the comfort of her small studio apartment, she restricted her intake of food and water. As I sat on the grey carpet, holding her delicate hand, I asked if I could make a few final portraits of her. She nodded.