. >> reporter: britain ende brittany ended her life in november 2014. >> what's worse a peaceful passing or being tortures to death? death was imminent for brittany, there wasn't anything that would change the fact that she died. the manner in which she died that's what she had control over. >> the 29-year-old became the face of compassionate choices, legalizing the option of physician assistance dying. the controversial end of life choice is currently authorized in just five states but since menard's death two additional states plus the district of columbia have taken up the issue. >> it's amazing one person one voice can make such a difference. however, the fact that it's getting attention and support that's just reflective of the attitudes of the general public. >> i'm not afraid to die. we're all dying. i think most people are afraid to talk about death. whereas you know for me, it's part of my life to talk about death. >> stephanie packer's body isn't nearly as strong as her spirit. a mother of four young children, she's dying from multiple ailments. every day with her family is a g