I am replying to this entire thread.
I live in Ontario, Canada. We are blessed to have legalized MAID. Medical Assistance in Dying. Does this exist in the States, anywhere? It is a compassionate and sane way to end acute suffering. It is never a quick fix, the procedure is rigorous.
What do you think of this as a choice? There's a beauty to this way of dying. You can choose a time. Conclude with family, friends, make your peace with your God, prepare to meet your Creator, or whatever your belief may be.
I've had several friends choose this way, and as a sufferer in progressing chronic pain, I know
I'd take this path.
I am sorry for the ineptitude in hospitals. I hope for an enlightenment around the normal, nature's way for all creatures and .beings.
How I wish for us to normalize dying in our societies, we've had generations now of denial of death as what we teach our children and it becomes a stigma, to talk about death and dying in any kind of every day exchange.
I pray for peace... I wish for freedom from suffering. I encourage laughter as every day ...at life's wonderful foibles and gifts and just beauty. Even in pain. Even when it feels hopeless. Perspective. Sanity. Joy! Pride, love..
love over fear.
There, my rant for today. Onward and ah, it hurts and I struggle... pull my walker to me one more time. Nearly 82. Living my best life!