Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia - what are your opinions?

So true, Andy!  These are certainly the gut wrenchers.  But it does give one pause to stop and think, and that often is what we need when we need to take time to think about what's really important in life.

Hi folks,

I think I would seriously consider  assisted suicide if I were confined to bed and in pain, unable to speak  or feed myself , and was totally reliant on others for my every need, and was aware that my life was going to end within a year or two.

But who would I ask to assist me in this deed?   

I have two sons in their late 30's.      I can't be sure, but I think my eldest son would refuse.     My younger son is quadraplegic with spinal injuries form a diving accident 14 years ago.   I think he might have an entirely different view about it, but  I  don't think he would agree to it either.

I hope I am never in a position to ever have to think about it.

I hope none of us ever is, Lorraine.  Thank you for sharing what you just posted.

Honestly, I am not married and never had children. I am not independently wealthy and when my time to go comes I hope it's quick and painless. The thought of being incapacitated for months if not years, and having to put into a state institution under the care of people who would just as soon let you suffer as look at you, terrifies me.

If, God forbid, I should end up in such a state, I can only hope I have both the courage and am physically able to end my own life.

I share the same fear, Diana, with no surviving children and nieces, nephews and sibs scattered all over the country.  But I know I'd never have the guts - physically, mentally or spiritually to end my own life.

But I don't think that's something you'll have to worry about, with you kind, sweet, caring spirit.  You seem like they type of person who has cultivated many friends, and friends are often there more for you than famiy.  And I truly believe that among those "strangers" who might be providing our care, we'd be blessed to have compassionate people, like Lyn B and Emma, even if they're just there as a loving presence as we go thru our last months, weeks, days and hours.