[redwitch]

I'm a firm believer that people have a right to make their choices so long as they cause no harm to another (suicide by cop is not acceptable). I watched my father take three years to die from cancer in the 60s. There is no way I would go through that nor subject my daughter and grandson to the agony of watching it. I had to fight tooth and nail to get the doctor to not put my mother on a resuscitator. Again, this is not something I would want my daughter to have to go through. I'm terrified of developing dementia or Alzheimer's and have no doubt that if that day comes, I will find a way to walk away. We euthanize our beloved pets when they no longer have a quality of life but deny ourselves that some privilege. All of that being said, I'm not a fan of organizations that will "help" me make those decisions. I decided my path a long time ago, have made it known to those who are important to me and have it written down. Hopefully, when (if) the time comes, I will be able to make my own choices with no one deciding for me.