Exclusive: Brittany Maynard’s Husband, Mother Offer Emotional Remembrances about Her Choice to End Life Amid Illness

January 2, 2015

(New York Daily News) – Brittany Lauren Maynard was a strong-willed child. As a toddler, she spoke her mind and utilized toys with a sense of purpose. This quality carried her through life. When faced with the worst diagnosis imaginable, Brittany’s strong will became her saving grace. Speeding past her family, almost skipping the stage of denial, Brittany asked difficult questions of her doctors. She immediately comprehended the severity of her diagnosis and began planning how she would deal with her illness.