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> With my speech and memory going, it’s already difficult to persuade doctors that I’m sufficiently “with it” to understand the gravity of what I’m doing

You don't need to convince them. Say nothing and just go.

Never explain yourself regarding fundamental values.




I think this means "with it" enough to pass the conditions by which the doctors will assist his suicide.


Her medically assisted death. The author is the woman in the photos.


My point still stands.


Having a nice painless euthanasia experience is really helped by professional medical assistance. Yes, there are other ways. But.


You haven’t made a point. You’ve made a declaration of your own values which don’t apply here.


I think maybe he means convincing the doctors in the undisclosed European country.


Is that supposed to be Switzerland? I heard about it being an option there. Also, there is MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada.


Possibly the Netherlands or Belgium as well. A couple documentaries came to mind for anyone interested:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/right-die-belgium-inside-w...

https://aeon.co/videos/what-it-s-like-to-stand-by-your-daugh...


Yes. She mentions finishing in Switzerland when discussing travel plans at some point in her previous posts, with emphasis on finishing.


One picture says Scotland.


The text surrounding the images stated that the author was sharing a recent travel experience before her health deteriorated even further.

So no, not Scotland.




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