Hmmm …
Isn’t death an emotive issue … ?
It is, isn’t it?
I’ve written on this, before, but the news has been raised again, as the Director of Public Prosecutions has issued a new set of guidelines on the subject of Assisted Suicide.
The guidelines outline exactly what factors should be considered, both for and against prosecution, when a case like this crops up.
But it’s still something I find … tough …
You see, having seen a grandmother die as a result of complication’s of Alzheimer's.
And can see why Sir Terry Pratchett find’s the idea appealing.
Boy, can I see why!
I also have one or two friends who’ve quietly said they’d feel the same, in his shoes.
But …
Hmmm …
To be frank, though, the idea of dying scares me witless.
Witless.
And not only that, I’m thinking that I’d hate to be in the shoes of having to talk over the possibility with a relative.
Let me try and clarify; I’m thinking here, that I’m hoping I don’t catch … ohh … something like Alzheimer’s, or lung cancer, for example. I would hate to be put into the shoes of asking a relative, or partner to help me die.
Even though I know the reasons in favour, I would prefer not to put a loved one through the process of killing me.
And I’d also prefer — as things stand for me, at the moment — not to have to do that for a loved one.
I know I’ve had friends, who’ve lost loved ones to various forms of cancer, who may — may — have had to talk about it.
But, for me … ?
Right now … ?
It scares me.
And revolts me, too …
If you ever watched someone suffer due to pain or illness that there is no cure for, it really makes you think about helping that person and do whatever it takes to make them happy.
ReplyDeleteIt is the "one last wish" that everyone has. This is why talking to your family and close friends ahead of time is a good thing. They will know what you would want if it ever came down to this situation. Yes you donʻt ever want to put someone in that position, but in the long run, it will be a win win situation.
I wouldnʻt want to suffer in a cold lonely bed if there were no cure to my problem. I wouldnʻt want to feel pain 24/7. I donʻt think having someone take care of you everyday is favorable either. Itʻs actually a bit selfish on your end. I would rather be at peace and have your love ones move on with their lives.
~KA
Yes I agree, but you do need to know that your last wish will be carried out. My Mum let it be known if anything happened, "DNR", however her wishes were not carried out, and I have found it very difficult to forgive the person who vetoed her views. I would like to think that I could have just sat with her, until she passed.
ReplyDeleteHowever having said that(non animal lovers might like to skip this) My animals are an important part of my family, and I am still upset by the memories of having to take my dog for her last visit to the vet, and more recently my dear friend Frankie. However for all sentient beings the progression from this life should be as uncomplicated as possible.
SJF