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Well I remember my friend's grandfather. He was over 90 and he was having health problems. They were taking him to emergency even though he didn't wanted. One day I helped him out of the car after another emergency visit, asked him how he is... He spit on the ground and said "I couldn't fucking die today either!". I was young so, it was weird for me. After all these years I understand him now. I'm not a believer but I hope he is resting in peace.
i know the feeling. My grandma lived until she was abotu 97 or 98. I think she wanted nothing more than to die. She was in constant pain, tired of being alive etc.
There was a biologist here in australia before VAD was passed who went to europe to die, because they had VAD. I forget his name, but australia now has VAD under very specific criteria. *: found it: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44069885
I'm only middle aged, and I've wanted to die since i was a teenager. Shit fucking sucks.
Honestly, I think VAD should be available for EVERYONE, not just if you're terminally ill. Why should i have to live this stupid shitty life because it will upset someone? I don't really even have anyone. It's just me and my cats. They would find a new home. But i have to live this shitty life because.... no one will be upset? Fuck this shit.
I have a myriad of mental health issues. Why can't i die because my life fucking sucks balls? Why should i have to live my life because, uhh.... no one... will be upset? I'm afraid to do it myself again, because i could make shit even fucking worse. Why can't I have VAD?
What is the "V" in V Assisted Death? I can't figure out what the V means.
Probably voluntary or something similar implying consent.
Yup. It’s “voluntary”